News
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What missed out in this year’s state budget
A scant detail State Budget has left many of the projects open to interpretation but what missed out, particularly in the Yarra Ranges, let’s take…
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A mother’s love
At 92 years of age, Gembrook’s Kath Ramage has celebrated Mother’s Day on a number of occasions. Each year continues to be more special as…
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Locally-made domestic violence video resonates nine years on
In 2015, Brendon Murphy created a video to raise the awareness of domestic violence with two more mates, Rick and Bill. It’s been nearly nine…
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EPA warns against dumping in the bush
With autumn here, Victorians are going bush to enjoy the environment, but EPA Victoria says some people are just using it as a dumping spot…
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Upwey bargain hunters take over jumble sale
While the hot jam donuts may have been a new addition to the day, the Upwey community returned to the Upwey Fire Station for the…
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Impact of urban sprawl, importance of green wedge aired in new inquiry
Leading agriculture organisations in the Yarra Ranges have put forward a case for protecting the region’s food supply capacity and reducing the harms of the…
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Flinders University study predicts Yarra Ranges and Cardinia to see an increase in road crashes
A new study from Flinders University is calling for better policies and practices to be implemented to improve road safety, with the ‘mountainous’ Yarra Ranges…
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An underwhelming budget in a time of inflation
It was what some have called a “no frills” 2024/25 State Budget, with the Premier saying it was “sensible and disciplined” at a time of…
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Culture change essential to stem violence
Family violence is in the spotlight with awareness, primary prevention and a culture for change at the forefront for sports clubs in an upcoming workshop…
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Tecoma Vamp dishes on the Met
Forget the Met Gala, creating exciting fashion looks can be as easy as a stroll to your local op shop. Tecoma icon Michelle Trebilco aka…
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The council pushes for more funds for local farmers
Cardinia Shire Council is pushing for more Government support for local farmers in a recent submission to an upcoming State Government inquiry, calling for ‘all…
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Missing Kallista man found
Over a week after being first reported missing, Kallista man Zak has been found ‘safe and well’ this morning on Thursday 9 May. Police notified…