News
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Emergency planning to be discussed at community-focused Fridays
Emergency Planning is the next item on the agenda at the ‘Community Focus Fridays’ sessions being held every week at Olinda Community House from 10:30am…
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New campaign to reduce shower water wasting habits
Yarra Valley Water is urging younger generations to reduce water wasting habits in the shower in an attempt to cut down home water usage. A…
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Police ask for Lysterfield Lake attempted abduction witnesses
Victoria Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after an attempted abduction of a 36-year-old woman on Saturday afternoon. At a press conference on…
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Winter road safety warning
Fire Brigade services are reminding drivers to drive to the road, and conditions, after a single car accident on Macclesfield Road on Tuesday 21 June.…
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Motor vehicle theft in Monbulk
A 2009 white Holden Commodore was stolen from a residential premises on Menin Road Monbulk on Tuesday 21 June. The property was broken into between…
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Individual creatives and creative organisations set to get boost from State Government
The Victorian Government has announced both the newest round Creative Ventures Program and the largest-ever round of the Creators Fund to support creative individuals and…
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Weekly bush playgroup to start in Belgrave
A free weekly bush playgroup will start on Monday 18 July until Monday 15 August at Belgrave’s Birdsland Reserve. Facilitated by Eco Explorers on behalf…
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IBAC inquiry causing quite a stir as Eastern Victoria and Eildon MPS weigh in
The ongoing inquiry into the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) has caused a stir, with questions asked over the handling of witnesses. Chairperson of the…
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Foothills Community Care Op Shop opens
Foothills Community Care has opened its new Op Shop in Ferntree Gully, with all proceeds going towards programs to support the vulnerable members of the…
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New reforms to support police and community safety
Important reforms to bolster the work of Victoria Police and aim at keeping the Victorian community safe have been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The…
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Historical Society still waiting for new resource centre 12 years after demolition
12 years ago, Knox Historical Societies’ dilapidated resource centre at Ambleside Park was demolished by Knox City Council in preparation for a new facility being…
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Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis receives award for Parma of the Year at hotel industry’s night of nights
A local Clematis hotel has taken out the award for their parmigiana at this year’s hotel industry night of nights. At the Australian Hotel Association…