Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky this month reintroduced the Kangaroo Protection Act, H.R. 1992, which would ban the sale of kangaroo body parts in the United States.
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…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530156 Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment…
A Ferny Creek local has been recognised for his outstanding public service to the disability and social services sectors across Victoria, receiving the Public Service Medal for 2026. Living quietly…
With disasters seeming to become more frequent and severe in Australia, ensuiring our telecommunications are capable of keeping us connected in a crisis is crucial. Casey MP and Shadow Assistant…
The Allan Labor Government is calling on thousands of Victorian basketballers – from grassroots juniors to elite stars to step up as road safety ambassadors this month, as Basketball Victoria…
A dedicated Hills community volunteer has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to connection, wellbeing and inclusion. Mr Heath Pawley was set to receive the Ian De La Rue Award…
Belgrave paramedic educator Jessica Joy Drummond has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) for distinguished service as a member of an Australian ambulance service. Ms Drummond, who has served…
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year Award goes to wildlife warrior Emma Sullivan. Having run the Wattle Wildlife Shelter in the Dandenong Ranges for many years, which provides a…
One of the Yarra River’s most determined protectors, Gordon Buller, received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the Australia Day Civic Awards. Mr Buller was recognised for his tireless commitment…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530496 Kids kept cool and creative over summer at the Belgrave Library with the help of a locally based artist and educator in some…
Volunteers striving to improve the world around them have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Civic Awards, with nominees awarded in a ceremony on Monday 26 January. The awards,…
