Council aims to appease objectors with amendments
One less floor and five less practitioners is some of the reductions being considered for the plans of a new medical centre in Emerald,...
Tree vs Aquatic Centre – rematch
Devastation erupted when the Monbulk Aquatic Centre was left to recover from being hit by another falling tree on 14 April.
After only 18 months...
VCAT backs Council’s decision to refuse application for certificate of compliance
Belgrave resident Viet Hieu Nguyen has had his appeal refused by VCAT to establish the land he owns at 56 and 56A Courtneys Road,...
Notable rise in pet registration
Fees for pet ownership have been raised significantly since the last financial year and Yarra Ranges residents recently questioned the council over the changes.
Pet...
Yarra Ranges Council approve new Aquatic and Leisure Strategy
Yarra Ranges councillors have endorsed the next step for the region’s aquatic and leisure facilities at the Tuesday 9 April Council meeting.
Community consultation outcomes...
The Y nomination closing soon
There’s less than three weeks to go before nominations for the inaugural Y Victorian Mother of the Year award close.
The Y Victoria initiative...
Employment expansion for Victorian veterans
With its target to employ 1500 veterans met a year ahead of schedule, the State Government is now helping more veterans transition to civilian...
Mercedes Benz recalls over 7000 cars due to vehicle fire risk
Mercedes Benz has recalled 7429 GLE and GLS vehicles with a year range of 2019 to 2022 due to a defect that could cause...
Outer East tied for lowest percentage of available rental properties in the country
New data has identified the outer-eastern areas of Melbourne as a desert for rental availability, with local government areas (LGAs) such as the Yarra...
Residents prepared to fight for ‘village’ town against fast food giants
Mount Evelyn is a community prepared to fight for the quaintness of their foothills township as a global fast food company prepares plans for...
Energising the community’s spirit through peas project
Local Belgravian, Dani-Ela Kayler has plans to reinvigorate the community’s spirit and put the heart back into Belgrave through her Purple Pea Wonders project.
Earlier...
Yellingbo car crush death found to be preventable: Coroner
Maurice Wayne Matthews, 70, was found dead while working on a vehicle at his step-son’s house in Yellingbo three years ago.
A state coroner handed...
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Hair hijinks ensue for cancer
A local Ferntree Gully business recently hosted an onsite ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ event, making it their mission to help beat blood cancer by shaving,...
