Men’s sheds go online
An online men’s shed has been launched to maintain social connection during a period where people are being encouraged to stay at home.
With Covid-19...
Youth keep the town smiling
With many people stuck indoors and unable to socialise due to Covid-19, children across the eastern suburbs are working to keep spirits high.
Healesville’s Ruby,...
Escaping isolation
Environmental groups are offering people isolated at home due to Covid-19 the chance to work outdoors and still meet social distance requirements.
Yarra Ranges Council’s...
Celebrating a century of life
Social distance requirements due to Covid-19 couldn’t stop Emerald’s Hilda Gregson celebrating her 100th birthday on 24 March.
Mrs Gregson celebrated reaching the big milestone...
Parks Victoria closes campgrounds and accomodation
Parks Victoria has closed all designated campgrounds and accommodation throughout parks and reserves across Victoria from midnight on 25 March until further notice.
Designated...
Gembrook Primary says goodbye to a great
Gembrook Primary School has said farewell to its much-loved crossing supervisor, Arthur Wintle.
After manning the school’s crossing for the past nine years, Arthur has...
Planned burns to be ignited across outer east
Forest Fire Management Victoria is set to ignite planned burns in Reefton, Olinda and Cockatoo today.
A 619-hectare planned burn will take place at Doctors...
Victorian Community History Awards open
Local community groups, historians and writers are being encouraged to apply for this year’s Victorian Community History Awards.
The awards are held annually to recognise...
Emergency food relief
Food and essential item packages are available for individuals who have no access to these items due to Covid-19.
Packages will assist people who need...
Missing Lilydale teen Liam Jenkins
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old Liam Jenkins.
Liam was last seen on 16 February in Lilydale.
Police hold concerns for...
Petrol pump pain
Numerous petrol stations throughout the Yarra Ranges are displaying significantly high petrol prices, despite global oil prices falling due to coronavirus.
According to the Australian...
More dedicated shopping hours
Coles will dedicate two community shopping hour periods per week to emergency services and healthcare workers from 26 March.
The first hours of the supermarket’s...
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Neighbourhood watch launches new vehicle security quiz to combat rising theft
In response to growing concerns about vehicle theft and items being stolen from vehicles across Victoria, Neighbourhood Watch, supported by RACV, has launched How...
