Just by chance this week I came across a copy of Alvin Toffler’s 1970 book Future Shock. Toffler’s main idea was that societies were entering an era of rapid, exponential change, and that this pace of change, particularly in technologies would soon outstrip human psychological…
While the Healesville CFA has been out battling for the community, locals have been rallying at home to support their beloved brigade. A weekend’s worth…
On Thursday 22 January, hundreds of locals flocked to Queens Park for Healesville Connect’s annual Twilight Picnic. It was smiles galore as attendees of all ages cheered on a cacophony…
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in Ferntree Gully last week. It is understood a car crashed into a pole on Oaklands Avenue…
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won Community Event of the Year…
A local author has begun a free writing group, which is set to return for its second series on 7 February at the Menzies Creek Hall. The group has relocated…
As a pilates instructor, Vicky Kamakaris knows the importance of movement but she’s also seen firsthand the impact of what losing mobility does to the body. That’s why, for the…
Bree Walker has had an incredible run leading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting the tone for her bobsleigh campaign in Milan-Cortina. Born and bred in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
Bree Walker has had an incredible run leading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting the tone for her bobsleigh campaign in Milan-Cortina. Born and bred in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment for the tight-knit community. Tiffany Owen-Taylor first…
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 316738 With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take…
