Charity’s Christmas appeal seeking donations
A Belgrave based charity is running its annual Christmas Appeal and is seeking donations for those suffering from hardship over the festive season.
Dandenong Ranges...
Community initiative raises money for church
A community initiative raising money for businesses in and around Gembrook has launched a new fundraiser for a local church celebrating its centennial birthday...
First Friends of Dandenong Creek win award
The First Friends of Dandenong Creek have won a Premier's Sustainability Award for their short film The Eels of Dandenong Creek.
The community group won...
Yarra Valley Singers back in action with pop up performances
The Montrose community market on Saturday 20 November was filled with the sweet sounds of the Yarra Valley Singers group.
It was the first...
Community responds to rescue lost heifers
Members from Upper Ferntree Gully and Macclesfield fire brigades were called to Willow Road in Ferntree Gully just before 1am on 25 November, after...
Upwey woman rescued in tragic drowning incident
A 46-year-old Upwey woman was rescued following an incident at Dights Falls in Abbotsford in the early hours of Wednesday 24 November.
A 29-year-old Rowville...
Emerald SES unveil new building
Shortly after a flag raising ceremony opened the new Emerald SES building, the unit received the first call out from their new home.
Jim Paxton,...
Lower your carbon footprint and reduce energy bills
Knox City Council has partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to provide free and trusted advice on lowering household energy consumption in the home....
Community group takes on aged-care development at VCAT
Local residents opposing the development of a retirement village on their suburban street are attempting to raise funds and awareness for their cause as...
Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers and new jobs
Are you willing to help rebuild houses damaged by the storms or do you know someone whose property was damaged?
Habitat for Humanity Victoria (HFHV)...
Struggling with demand
Victoria’s numerous lockdowns combatted the Covid-19 pandemic, but they have sadly seen another invisible threat take hold.
Cases of domestic violence have steadily increased in...
Be bowled over at Monbulk
The Monbulk Bowling Club continues to stand strong in the face of adversity, providing food, fun and friendship for locals even through hard times.
A...
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Fatal fire in Emerald
Police are investigating following a fatal house fire in Emerald in the morning of Thursday 26 September.
Emergency services were called to a residential property...
