Hospital budget boost
A new adult emergency department and pediatric zone at Maroondah Hospital has been promised by the state government in its 2021/22 budget.
The $100 million...
Keeping Mooroolbark’s history alive
Geoff Earney has been in the Mooroolbark real estate scene for 50 years and over that time has witnessed many changes, including the development...
Saying her goodbyes to GymbaRoo
A Trailblazer, an Order of Australia Medal recipient and a woman with a big heart, Marion Stott, 70, has been serving her community in...
Celebrating Rotary and Melba
Wednesday 19 May marks a special day in Lilydale’s history - the birthday of Dame Nellie Melba.
But instead of just remembering her on...
State’s busiest SES volunteers
At Lilydale SES’s Monday training nights, the volunteers in their orange overalls just kept piling in.
But with the Lilydale unit currently listed as...
Thanking the SES
This Wednesday 19 May is Wear Orange Wednesday, a day to recognise and support the work of Victoria’s SES.
VICSES has over 5000 volunteers...
Mooroolbark milestone moment
Milestone progress has been made on the Manchester Road level crossing removal project, with the first two of four bridge beams being installed on...
Doing it for the kids
Getting recognised for his 13 years of volunteering with Camp Quality was not something David Clingin ever thought would happen.
But as this year’s...
Building business spirit
Businesses from all over the Yarra Valley came together on Friday 14 May to show each other and the community what they have to...
A night with Sandra Pankhurst
Not many people could remain as positive as Sandra Pankhurst after everything she has endured.
And yet her positivity can fill a room, like...
Training centre opens in Lilydale
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges TAFE students will now receive some of the best training with the opening of a new trade centre at...
Road smart students win sports gear
Students at Yarra Hills Secondary College are reaping the rewards of their participation in a state government road safety program, having recently received $1000...
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