CARTOON: forest friends fear firewood
This week cartoonist Danny Zemp went deep into the forest to share the perspective of some beloved friends who call trees home.
With the...
On a brighter note…
THE TIME I WENT RAFTING, FOR THE LAST TIME EVER!
The raft was literally going in circles. Ok “raft” may be a bit of an...
Responding to elder abuse at ECLC
Everybody has the right to feel safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to make their own decisions. Some older people however...
CARTOON: Wading through permits
Popular and well known Yarra Valley restaurant Oaks on Melba has voiced its current battle with getting a permit to expand its service capacity....
On a brighter note
The harness cuts painfully into the skin on my legs. Nervously I adjust it. The instructors voice cuts through my thoughts.
“Next one up!”
With shaking,...
An update on the Lilydale Historical Society and Heritage Network
After two years of uncertainty, Lilydale & District Historical Society is back to normal…… well the Covid version of it.
Our first meeting in February...
CARTOON: Bad news all round
Cartoonist Danny Zemp has this week commented on the apparent bad news that continues to flood the headlines.
With waters rising in Queensland and...
The delight of dumplings
The smell of shiitake mushrooms mingled with the scent of the cabbage and filled the room with its delicious fragrance.
My mouth waters and...
CARTOON: Water quality’s a stinker
Cartoonist Danny Zemp was inspired for this week's cartoon by an article published on water quality research being conducted on the Yarra River.
The...
A local link with the Birdsville Mailman
Many people are familiar with the story of Tom Kruse, the Birdsville mailman. But did you know there is a local link to this...
The elusive Evelyn explained
It pains me that some people still persist in claiming that Mt Evelyn was named after Evelyn Heales, daughter of Richard Heales, Premier of...
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Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne
Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) declared for the Yarra Ranges, Knox,...
