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EPA warns of careless burning off

As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...

Speed change for safety in Gembrook

The State Government has introduced a new 50km/h speed limit on Main Street in Gembrook to make it safer for drivers, pedestrians, and school...

Hyundai issues two electric vehicle recalls due to battery charging fault

Hyundai has recalled 528 Genesis 2022-2024 G80, GV60, GV70 and 3521 Hyundai 2021-2024 IONIQ 5 (NE) and IONIQ 6 (CE) electric cars due to...

Outer east football netball league scoreboard round 2

FOOTBALL PREMIER DIVISION Seniors: Narre Warren 16.15.111 def Emerald 3.7.25; Woori Yallock 16.15.111 def Upwey-Tecoma 14.7.91; Officer 15.9.99 def Mt. Evelyn 12.14.86; Pakenham 12.15.87 def Berwick...

Monbulk fought hard but Wandin the reigning premiers were just too dominant

Seniors Monbulk faced Wandin at home for their Round 2 encounter. The Bulldogs are the reigning premiers and are expected to be thereabouts again...

Nailbiter finish sees FTG score first win

Coming off the back of two losses, the Ferntree Gully Eagles were looking to redeem themselves in the third round against Silvan. Despite the...

Seville and Belgrave to batlle in inaugural George Ingram Cup on Anzac Day

A new marquee fixture in the AFL Outer East calendar has been pencilled in for the first time, with both clubs involved hopeful to...

An Outer East comp wrap

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL PREMIER DIVISION Seniors: Narre Warren 19.11.125 def Pakenham 11.10.76; Wandin 10.17.77 def Mt. Evelyn 10.11.71; Upwey-Tecoma 11.14.80 def Monbulk 8.10.58;...

Ranges for inclusion

New uniforms for Mountain District Netball Association’s (MDNA) Ranges team are being donned by the club's '19s and under' groups, in efforts to represent...

Dynamic duo shine at Lyrebird Awards

A young talented comedy performer and director/actor turned choreographer have both won in their respective categories at the Lyrebird Awards in March. Representing the...

Sounds of the Isles come to Croydon

For those planning to attend the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival this year, they’re in for a treat with the Victorian Pipe Band...

Healing through art

Belgrave resident Natasja Van Wyk, a former human rights lawyer from South Africa is now a full time quilting textile artist in the outer...

Plant Expo at Sassafras

The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society (FCHS) is holding a Mini Plant Expo on Thursday 14 March. The 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo was scheduled for...

26 more women celebrated in Suzannne Phoenix’s 2024 International Women’s Day project

Millgrove photographer Suzanne Phoenix has returned with her 13th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) series, featuring portraits of 26 inspiring women. Made up of raw...

Mungovan goes live at Sookie

Live music is coming back in spades to the hills, with an indie rock and pop artist recently giving local fans a taste of...

Have fun with Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House (ECH) puts meaning into being 'the place where connections are made and opportunities realised.' ECH has been investing in community resilience...

Kallista Village celebrates first birthday

A year ago a new township group was formed, Kallista Village Inc, to be a voice for those who live, work and play in...

Have fun with Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House (ECH) puts meaning into being 'the place where connections are made and opportunities realised.' ECH has been investing in community resilience...

Kallista Village celebrates first birthday

A year ago a new township group was formed, Kallista Village Inc, to be a voice for those who live, work and play in...

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited certified as a Social Traders Social Enterprise

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited, the owner of the franchise for Community Bank Monbulk & District has recently been certified as a Social...

Unveiling the future of hearing

At Hearsmart Hearing Solutions, we are elated to announce the much-anticipated launch of Genesis AI hearing aids from Starkey. This groundbreaking technology marks a...

Forest therapy

Have you ever gone on a bush walk or even just a stroll in your local park, botanical garden or nature reserve? Or, simply...

Cartoon: Fire danger lifts

The Yarra Ranges Council has been lifted from the fire danger period on 15 April.

Health care

All Australians deserve access to a strong, reliable, and affordable healthcare system that is close to home. But here in the Yarra Ranges, with...

Forthcoming MWF highlights

The 2024 Melbourne Writers Festival will take place at venues across Melbourne from 8-12 May. The event features a diverse range of conversations, talks,...

Character growth in wartime

Civil War Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny MA15+ 4.25/5 The fourth film from writer-director Alex Garland, Civil War is a riveting, superbly-crafted character drama set...

A dark academia fantasy novel

Curious Tides, by French-Canadian author Pascale Lacelle, is a dark academia fantasy novel for fans of magic, mystique and moon-gazing. Simply put, dark academia...

Yarra Valley Water targets construction carbon reductions

Yarra Valley Water has assessed the full life cycle impact of 10 infrastructure projects to target carbon emissions reductions and increase the use of...

Man charged following aggravated home invasion in Wantirna South

Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives arrested and charged a man following an aggravated home invasion in Wantirna South last year. It’s alleged five offenders gained...

Victoria Police activating Operation Tribute for Anzac Day

Victoria Police will be dispelling some of the most common myths about speeding as they engage with drivers over the Anzac Day weekend as...

Detox home this autumn

Household chemicals and pesticides such as bleach, weed killers, cleaning products, and fire extinguishers cannot be put in rubbish bins or poured down the...

Emerald Museum celebrates heritage

The Emerald Museum is once again participating in The National Trust of Australia’s Australian Heritage Festival, with exciting events running across the state between...

Committal set for driver accused of fatal pub crash

A driver accused of crashing into a Victorian pub beer garden, killing five people, will return to court in September for a committal hearing. A...

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EPA warns of careless burning off

As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...