Parks Victoria and VicPol launch compliance operation around Gembrook
Parks Victoria and Victoria Police are targeting illegal activities in reserves and parks around Gembrook a dedicated compliance operation.
Activities like Illegal firewood collection and...
The highs and lows of being a crossing supervisor
As schools across the Yarra Ranges suffer from a shortage of lollipop people, one crossing supervisor has shared the ups and downs of the...
Outdoor dining parklet permits extended in Knox
For a second time, permits for parklets for outdoor dining throughout Knox have been extended for another year.
The parklets were first built in...
18 to 25 year olds making up 20 per cent of driver fatalities
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and State Government are re-launching the Parental Control campaign, after a large amount of young drivers have died on...
Monbulk residents go from septic to sewerage
Monbulk residents are now able to connect to a new sewerage system which replaced 900 septic tanks.
Yarra Valley Water’s community sewerage program delivered...
Problem trenches in Cockatoo filled by Cardinia Shire Council
Further works will take place on Alexander Road in Cockatoo, after large trenches on the road were filled by Cardinia Shire Council over the...
Hills environment faces threats
Sweeping hills, deep gullies and thick temperate rainforests are sights you will find the Dandenong Ranges, which were borne out of the remains of...
Millions of Victorians to benefit from new Savings Finder tool
A new Savings Finder tool has launched on the Service Victoria app and website, expected to help millions of Victorians quickly and simply access...
Reduced risk of fire in the Dandenong Ranges over spring
The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges are expected to have a reduced risk of fire over spring, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook...
Over 580 objections to Lake Knox building projects
Knox City Council has confirmed it received over 580 objections to two planning permits regarding a multi-stage development of a man-made dam known to...
$270 million investment to recruit nurses and midwives
The State Government has invested $270 million into recruiting and training 17,000 new nurses and midwives, while more than 10,000 students have had the...
Maternal and child health services in the Yarra Ranges impacted by staff shortages
Staffing pressures have led to maternal and child health (MCH) services across the Yarra Ranges reducing and rescheduling appointments.
Yarra Ranges Council first notified...
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Burrinja CEO say see you later, not goodbye
“The line’s cutting out… oh wait I can hear you now.”
Gareth’s voice crackled back at me from the other end of the line.
The familiar...
