Calls to recycle fallen hardwood
With enough tree debris to “fill the MCG” currently lying on the ground across the Dandenong Ranges, a local tree cutting service is calling...
Woman rescued from ‘closed’ forest
Emerald SES volunteers have reiterated the plea for visitors to stay away from the Dandenong Ranges after a woman had to be rescued from...
Tourist attractions damaged
Several iconic Dandenong Ranges tourist destinations have suffered extensive damage in the recent storm that swept through the mountain, with the attractions set to...
Army on the way
The state government has called on the Australian Army to assist Dandenong Ranges communities as the effects of the storm continue to take hold....
Classrooms and hearts open
After 18 months of disrupted learning, students at primary schools across the Dandenongs are dealing with further uncertainty as the mountain gears up for...
SES controllers send SOS for new unit
Unit controllers at two local SES branches are calling for a third unit to be established in the Dandenong Ranges as emergency services struggle...
Why was the storm so devastating for the Dandenongs?
A Dandenong Ranges based weather forecaster has attributed an “unusual” wind direction to the high-levels of destruction occurring across the Hills overnight on Wednesday...
Kalorama’s dark days
“Similar to Black Saturday. The whole place is devastated”.
That’s how Kalorama CFA captain Bill Robinson describes the obliterating destruction in Kalorama following the unanticipated...
ADF bound for Ranges
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been engaged to assist Dandenong Ranges communities as the storm clean-up continues, but residents will be waiting a...
Payments for ongoing power outages
Households suffering from ongoing power outages will be eligible for a weekly payment, the state government has confirmed.
Acting Premier James Merlino visited Olinda on...
Hills water warning
Residents in the Hills have been warned not to drink tap water following last week's wild weather.
Yarra Valley Water issued a warning at 2.30am...
Storm of support
The State Government has vowed to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with storm ravaged Hills communities as they begin to rebuild, despite no solid funding...
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Introducing Twilight Trains on Thursdays at Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Railway is thrilled to unveil a new timetable packed with plenty more adventure, running from 23 December 2024 to 26 June 2025...
