Environmental program powers on
The success of a pilot program that helps businesses improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs is set to continue.
The extension of the two-year...
CFA uncertainty
The rollout of the State Government’s Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has sparked concern for the future of volunteer firefighters throughout the eastern region.
FRV was...
Funding for women in need
Long term unemployed and vulnerable women are set to receive the benefits of funding towards a local clothing exchange business.
First Impressions Clothing Exchange is...
Community embraces new look lantern parade
The success of the year’s reimagined Belgrave Lantern Parade has ignited talk of the parade taking on a new shape for years to come.
When...
Fire safety through art
Montrose CFA is inviting the community to view its four new murals, painted by local primary school students.
The murals were a collaborative effort between...
Maggie shines on the stage
Montrose’s Maggie Vos is shaping up to have quite the career in performing arts.
The 15-year-old recently made the top five of two-part reality television...
New members jump on board at Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy Railway has announced the appointment of two new members to the Emerald Tourist Railway board of management.
Dianne Smith and Michael Mangos were...
Top hills lawyer calls it a day
After over 40 years owning and operating a legal practice in Belgrave, local identity John Wallis is retiring.
Mr Wallis began his legal career after...
Covid outbreak in Lysterfield
A family outbreak in Lysterfield has contributed to the state’s increasing number of confirmed Covid-19 cases.
Three new cases were linked to the family...
The Cuckoo calls
The famous Bavarian restaurant and function centre is back with a bang!
Much has been written about the Cuckoo Restaurant at Olinda, and if you...
Applications open for greener schools
Victorian government schools can now apply for funding to have solar panels installed on their roofs.
The State Government’s Greener Government School Buildings program...
Funding for early childhood learning
All kindergartens throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will receive funding as part of a new State Government initiative.
The School Readiness Funding program...
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Boronia’s aspiring astronaut, Celene Meraz Benavente, has returned from an extraordinary week in Ottawa Canada, where she engaged in cutting-edge research and training in...
