Tyler Wright

The oldest platypus found in the wild has been detected in Monbulk Creek, marking a new record for the monotremes.

Tagged 01F6-03FF, the 24-year-old male was found in April 2023 – and later in September – as part of the Urban Platypus Program (MWUPP), in association with Ecology Australia and Cesar.

The record title for the oldest platypus in the wild was given to a 21-year-old female found in the upper Shoalhaven River in New South Wales, according to a study published in Australian Mammology

A grassroots sports initiative is set to kick off in the Dandenong Ranges this young, helping very young soccer fiends get into the sport in a non-competitive way.

Upwey local Jorge Gonez is preparing to launch Grasshopper Soccer on Saturday 10 February for children aged two to 12 years old in the Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Belgrave, Lysterfield areas after noticing a lack of Grasshopper programs in the area.

“I was born in Uruguay, a soccer mad country, and played semi-professionally in three cou

An Upwey local is uniting bereaved parents this Christmas with a tribute to their children who have passed away.

On the Tree of Souls at the FLAME Community Garden in Tecoma, hundreds of images of children of all ages who have died sit in the shape of baubles as a way for people to gather to celebrate and mourn their loved one during the holiday season.

The Tree of Souls began last year as Rineke Leigh approached what would be her second Christmas without her son Chris, who passed away in a sk

The homely area of Red Hill is one of the many towns scattered along the Mornington Peninsula. It is an unassuming gem, and part of its appeal lies in its location.

Tucked away in the hinterland, Red Hill offers a unique experience compared to towns like Portsea or Rosebud, which lie directly on the coast. Its soil has led to the growth of produce, wineries, and scenic walking adventures. On your trip to Red Hill, you are guaranteed indulgence and luxury, combined with enough dirt, grit and exp