Tag: News
County behind the name
By REBECCA BILLS
TIME and time again the Mount Evelyn History Group is asked the same question: “How was Mount Evelyn named?”
And despite initial reports...
Town of tension
By REBECCA BILLS
DOCUMENTS from Mount Evelyn community groups, leaked to the Mail last week, reveal growing tensions between the town's three main township groups....
Station’s arrested development
By JESSE GRAHAM
EMERALD will not see 24-hour services come into the new police station for the time being, despite the increased hours being the...
Still leading from the front
By JESSE GRAHAM
YOUNG leaders from around the Yarra Ranges gathered to celebrate their achievements and to hear special guest speakers at an annual alumni...
Cop shop hub
By MELISSA MEEHAN
Council drags feet on turning old police station into community cetre ...
A PETITION with more than 2000 signatures will be handed over...
Helping hand for green thumbs
CARDINIA residents are being encouraged to lend a hand and take part in a National Tree Day event in Emerald next weekend.
John Hills Landcare...
Hills input into pool
By KATH GANNAWAY
HILLS residents have been urged to make their views known about the future of the Olinda Pool.
Yarra Ranges Council at its meeting...
Traders shattered as vandals prove a pain
By JESSE GRAHAM
TECOMA traders were left dismayed this morning, when a number of shops were left vandalised this morning down the main shopping strip.
Melissa...
Beacon of memory for lost mates
By REBECCA BILLS
HE WAS one of the last World War II volunteers and a man who devoted an enormous amount of time in helping...
Respect makes its mark
By REBECCA BILLS
MOUNT Evelyn Junior Football Club is taking a stand and saying ‘no’ to violence against women.
With a focus on equality and respect...
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Caravan vigilance encouraged
MONBULK Sergeant Mark Knight is pleading with local residents to immediately call police if they notice any suspicious behaviour around their caravans.
Sgt...
Fire kills school pets
By JODIE SYMONDS
ABOUT 15 reptiles were killed last night in a fire in a Lilydale High School portable classroom.
Police responded to an alarm at...