Police raise warning as road trauma increases, namely motorcyclists and drivers in regional areas
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to motorists following a horror start to the year on the state’s roads, with a significant rise...
EACH to deliver virtual women’s clinic aiming to break healthcare access barriers
Community health organisation EACH has been chosen to deliver the State Government’s newest initiative to provide better health outcomes for women.
Announcing a free...
Natural gas leak in Upwey
Residents in the surrounds of The Highway and Mast Gully Road in Upwey were advised via Vic Emergency to stay indoors on Wednesday 5...
Prime Minister drops
Boronia Heights Primary School received a special visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a number of other politicians on Thursday 30 January.
Education...
Yarra Ranges Council’s advice on preparing for a heatwave
With consistent hot weather hitting the Yarra Ranges this summer and more still to come, Yarra Ranges Council has the following advice for local...
Yearly shift in funding, State Government responds to Gembrook “cut”
The State Government countered a claim they cut funding to Gembrook's Halls Outdoor Education by explaining that it is a routine shift of subsidies...
Study estimates saving Australia’s priority species could cost as much as $468 billion over...
A new study from Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland, has estimated that preventing...
Back up energy celebrated in Cockatoo
A large community energy hub was paid a visit by the Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 29 January.
Resilience in the...
Puffing Billy backlash
Puffing Billy’s decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations has sparked a heated debate in Cardinia Shire.
Puffing Billy chief executive officer Stefanie Straub said...
Paddleboats to leave Emerald Lake Park
The much-loved Lakeside Paddleboats are leaving Emerald Lake Park, Cardinia Shire Council has announced.
The council wished them well in their decision to relocate, the...
Budget revision for transparency and accuracy
Yarra Ranges Council has made its financial statement more transparent and accurate.
The councillors approved amending the 2024-25 annual budget to reflect the addition of...
MP calls out cut to Gembrook education provider
Formerly Gembrook’s largest employer, Halls Outdoor Education, has received a $200k cut in funding from the State Government that they say will mean fewer...