News
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VCAT denies building permit for Glengollan Village development
A hyper-local feud between Saint Elmo Street residents and a retirement village was delivered by a VCAT resolution on Friday 8 July, which rejected the…
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New TV show hunted to feature Emerald
The new reality thriller hitting TV screens on Sunday 17 July on Network 10 will feature Emerald as a location. ‘Hunted’ is an interesting concept…
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Fast track upgrades for Puffing Billy railway
Puffing Billy steam railway has received a range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick, fast-tracking upgrade works at the…
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Police intercept car in Ferntree Gully carrying ” trafficable amount of what is believed to be MDMA”
At around 2am on Sunday 10 July, Police officers from Transit East Tasking Team observed a vehicle with a flat tyre driving on the wrong…
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Man charged in relation to two decade old sexual assault, abductions and rapes in the Dandenong Ranges
A 71-year-old Drouin man will remain in custody in relation to historic alleged sexual assault, abduction and stalking in throughout the hills after facing Melbourne…
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Ferntree Gully youth arrested after series of aggravated burglaries by teenagers
A 17-year-old Ferntree Gully youth was one of six arrested on Thursday 14 July for a series of aggravated burglaries. Detectives from the Southern Metro…
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Knox local identified as driver who died in Yering crash
A 65-year-old Boronia man has been identified as the man who tragically died in a car and truck crash on Wednesday 13 July. The crash…
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Art in Monbulk cafe goes on sale for 250,000 dogecoin
An Olinda local has made the decision to sell his art at a Monbulk Café using cryptocurrency, a first for the artist personally. Artist Jacob…
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Monbulk Aquatic Centre to reopen within months
Yarra Ranges Council has been informed the Monbulk Aquatic Centre will likely reopen in the next four months after multiple setbacks stalled progress across 2022.…
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local family fundraising for support dog’s surgeries
A local Belgrave family who are trying to raise $10,000 for a support dog in trainings’ surgery after discovering severe hip and joint issues has…
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Push to expand rural and regional mental health workforce
The Victorian Government is pushing to expand the regional and rural workforce through the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentives program, which aims to attract and…
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Calling for firefighters ahead of future bushfires
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is looking for people in Greater Melbourne, who are after a challenging and rewarding job helping protect Victorian communities for…