News
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Bus policy chaos
A Cockatoo mother is calling on PTV and the Department of Education to amend its School Bus Policy after a decision to allow her daughter…
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Makeover for water tanks
The water tanks at Olinda Community House are set for a makeover, with local school students and a mural artist currently brainstorming designs before picking…
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Burrinja is back
Burrinja Cultural Centre is excited to welcome back artists, performers and the community after the ever-unfolding events of 2020 put a pause on majority of…
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Snippets
Walking and adventure group Mount Evelyn Walking and Adventure Group are looking for new members. The group meet regularly for a range of activities, including…
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Have you seen Michael?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Michael. The 25-year-old was last seen leaving Maroondah Hospital about 9.50am yesterday. Police and…
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Virus detected in local wastewater
Viral fragments of the Covid-19 virus have been detected in wastewater samples taken from the hills and Eastern Melbourne on February 15. The fragments were…
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Thieves flee with jewellery
It appears the “50 percent off” sale was not enough for thieves who smashed through the front window of an Emerald jewellery store overnight before…
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Skydiving case dismissed
A young woman who sued a Yarra Valley skydiving company after a freak accident that left her with a fractured spine has had her negligence…
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Couple race to tie the knot before lockdown
When news broke of Victoria’s five-day lockdown last Friday afternoon, Seville East’s Cristie and Jordan were not willing to cancel their wedding for a third…
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Mums on a mission
Being a mum can be isolating and exhausting at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. For new mums in 2020, there were…
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Dandenongs hit the big screen
An award-winning feature film shot entirely in the Dandenong Ranges will make its debut onto Australian cinema screens later this month, beginning with a premiere…
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Tourism turns to locals
With the news that international borders are likely to remain closed for the duration of the year, Yarra Ranges businesses and tourism operators will be…