Photographer’s vision claims prestigious prize
A Ferntree Gully photographer has taken out a major prize in this year’s Victorian Community History Awards.
Nick Anchen was awarded the Judges’ Special Prize...
Deer plan ‘dashes hopes’
Environmental groups throughout the outer eastern suburbs and beyond have raised concerns about the State Government’s latest deer strategy.
The Government released the Victorian Deer...
Local parents protest destruction of Djab Wurrung trees
A group of Dandenong Ranges parents protested on the main street of Belgrave recently in solidarity with the Djab Wurrung people, after a tree...
Have your say on container deposit scheme
Residents throughout the Yarra Ranges are being invited to have their say on a proposed container deposit scheme (CDS) for Victoria.
The State Government has...
New-look fire safety sessions
CFA’s District 13 Headquarters will team up with Montrose CFA this month to conduct the region’s first virtual fire safety session.
Virtual Fire Safety Essentials...
Praise for libraries
The staff at Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) are being applauded for their efforts in keeping the community reading during lockdown over the past few...
Council to intervene on derelict site
Yarra Ranges Council will arrange for work to be carried out on a derelict site in Belgrave, after the site’s owners failed to address...
Planned burns for outer east
Smoke may be visible in Melbourne’s outer east today, with planned burns in Olinda and Gembrook set to be ignited.
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)...
Fairy tale friendship brings community joy
Two neighbours from Upwey have taken Spoonville to the next level, by creating an entire fairy village for families to enjoy.
Jan McGuckian and Kate...
‘Near death experience’ sparks concerns for car park safety
Calls are being made for the Olinda Playspace car park to be upgraded, following a close call with a falling tree branch at the...
War medals returned after 50 years
A Sergeant from Lilydale has helped return WWII medals to the family of Private Douglas Downs, more than five decades after they were stolen.
Sgt...
Helmets delivered to brigades in District 13
Volunteer firefighters from CFA’s District 13 have this month received new structural firefighting helmets.
More than 5000 local CFA volunteers from 46 brigades in the...
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Next phase of mental health support established in Lilydale
The Lilydale Mental Health and Wellbeing Local has taken its next step in supporting the community, with the walk-in service now up and running....
