“Concerning” amount of party drugs found in state’s wastewater sites
Victoria has ranked high among the states for the use of drugs like MDMA, ketamine and heroin, according to rhe latest report from the...
Instagram hack scheme stings Selby photographer
A Selby-based photographer has had her business impacted by a social media scam, leaving her 'disappointed' at Instagram parent company Meta’s lack of action....
Disruptions on the Belgrave line with more Victorians expected to use public transport in...
Disruptions on the Belgrave line are already increasing travel times for commuters, with buses set to replace trains between Camberwell and Box Hill stations...
House values drop as Sassafras mansions return to the market
House values have taken a hit over the past year according to new data, with two mansions in Sassafras returning to the market after...
Big brands scrap Kangaroo leather
Major global sports brands Puma and Nike have announced they are scrapping the use of kangaroo leather, known as ‘k-leather’ from their products by...
Residents urged to purchase firewood with care
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged by DEECA to take care when purchasing firewood to avoid supporting illegal trade as winter approaches.
As winter...
Funding sought for historical ’Red Mill’ building in Belgrave
The Sherbrooke Art Society is looking to source funding for the historic Red Mill building, meeting with the National Trust on Sunday 4 March....
Aston by-election Fusion Party candidate wants to see government embrace technology for the betterment...
Owen Miller nominated as Fusion Party candidate for the Aston by-election because “the major parties are just wasting our time.”
The software engineer said his...
A locals guide to the Aston by-election
With less than three weeks until the Aston by-election, nominations closed and the ballot drawn, five candidates will have less than three weeks to...
Emerald Men’s Shed members learn life saving skills
Members of the Emerald Men’s Shed were shown life saving skills in a demonstration from Ambulance Victoria staff members on Thursday 9 March.
The...
Emerald Secondary students and staff make the chop for Leukaemia Foundation
Bright colours, the smell of hairspray and the buzzing sound of razors will take over Emerald Secondary College on Friday 17 March as students...
Local hills students prepare for Ride2School Day
Students at Ferntree Gully North Primary School will join over 350,000 other students around Australia for National Ride2School Day on Friday 24 March.
The free...