Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys
While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive...
Hay fever and thunderstorm asthma warning
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria, this pollen is a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels...
Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
CFA to get boost from local market
Another vital and appreciated donation will be given in the spirit of community to the local CFA in the Upper Ferntree Gully area at...
Belinda Grooby in the running for Yarra Ranges’ Chandler Ward
The final candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward is Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby.
Ms Grooby has lived in the ward for over 14 years...
Police station garden begins to bloom
The Australian Rhododendron Society has been honoured by local police after a plaque was recently installed at the Olinda Police Station to thank the...
Breach of Medicare bulk billing rules in Aston
Medical practices in the Aston electorate are the subject of alleged bulk billing incidents that would be in breach of the health insurance act...
The Emerald Awards Night is back
The Emerald Village Association Inc. is hosting its annual event of the 2024 Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards Night on the Wednesday 23...
Gareth Ward running for Chandler Ward
Local small business owner Gareth Ward is running to become the new Chandler Ward Councillor.
Mr Ward has lived in Chandler Ward for the last...
MotHs host forum for Yarra Ranges candidates
The Mothers of the Hills community or MotHs as they are more commonly known are hosting an online forum for prospective local voters this...
Climate-adjusted seeds stored to help save the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum
A new trial conducted by Melbourne Water is hoping to help boost the population of the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum.
Less than 40 lowland Leadbeater’s Possums...
Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A deep low-pressure system will move across the state tonight and tomorrow morning bringing vigorous northerly flow ahead of it.
Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau...
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