Building women’s connections in emergencies on IWD
Celebrating women in emergency management is what the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network (AWENetwork) do every day, but having a day dedicated to recognising...
Grants available for Ferntree Gully and Belgrave schools
Schools in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave can apply for a share in $1 million of funding through the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants.
The grants,...
Puffing Billy Trestle Bridge receives repairs
The heritage-listed Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge received repairs this week to replace aging pieces of the famous structure.
Built in 1899, the bridge is...
Locals rally to donate essential items for flood relief
Residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley have generously donated towards a charity drive for people affected by floods in New South Wales...
Forest Fire Management Victoria ramping up planned burns
Forest Fire Management Victoria will ramp up planned burns across the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley across the coming weeks.
Currently, planned burns will...
History Comes Alive-The Basin Time Capsule (1967-2022)
This is a fascinating story about The Basin time capsule, the importance of preserving and celebrating the unique history of a people, their culture...
Truck carrying scaffolding flips on Glenfern Road
A collision at midday 8 March on Glernfern Road, Upper Ferntree Gully resulted in a man being taken to hospital via air ambulance.
At 12.44pm...
Yarra Ranges Council focuses on breaking biases on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, Yarra Ranges Council encouraged staff and community members to help break gender biases and stereotypes.
Yarra Ranges Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton...
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera in the garden
Throughout March, the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria is holding garden recitals in Sassafras at the historic The Knowe homestead.
On 19, 20, 26 and...
Upwey Men’s Shed close to finding a home
Upwey Men’s Shed is working on multiple fronts to find a new home for their workshop and operations, with a lack of public space...
New Puffing Billy legislation introduced to parliament
New Legislation has been introduced into State Parliament to secure the future of the Puffing Billy Railway.
The legislation proposes replacing the Emerald Tourist Railway...
Red Rattler train returns to Melbourne’s railways
The historic Red Rattler trains have hit the tracks for the first time in 18 years, with a trip from Flinders Street Station to...
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According to a new report conducted by the Stroke Foundation, the number of Australians experiencing strokes over the past year is the highest it...
