EACH’s Rural Rainbows program given nod for promoting health
For the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the outer east, EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised.
Rural...
Moderate risk thunderstorm asthma warning issued ahead of stormy weekend
The central district has been hit with a moderate risk forecast for epidemic thunderstorm asthma in place on Friday 24 November.
The combination of high...
Police looking for woman after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna
Police are investigating after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna on Monday 30 October.
It is believed the cards were later...
Fire danger period announced for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
Residents in the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox areas will be under the fire danger period from mid-December.
CFA has announced fire restrictions for the...
Outreach program from Anchor wins award for aiming to end homelessness
Anchor was proud to have received official recognition for its Rapid Response Program, winning the Award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness in the adult...
Feedback welcome on Cardinia Shire’s first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan.
The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings and facilities...
Full steam ahead as Puffing Billy hits the tracks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
Puffing Billy Railway's dedicated volunteers have teamed up with LEGOLAND®Discovery Centre to bring the iconic locomotive steaming into MINILAND Melbourne.
Locomotive 6A came...
‘Selfish’ drug driver killed mum in 159km/h Ferntree Gully crash
A Lilydale born and raised ice affected driver whose licence had expired nearly a decade earlier also had alcohol in his system when he...
A legacy to be remembered
TarraWarra Estate founder Marc Besen passed away aged 99 on Tuesday 7 November.
TarraWarra Estate general manager Samantha Isherwood said Mr Besen was a...
Don’t leave preparations too late
The bushfire season is just around the corner, and Hills residents should be making the most of the mild weather to undertake the necessary...
Trauma survivors issue emotional plea to traffic offenders in new campaign
Victorian traffic offenders are being directly targeted in a new road safety campaign attempting to educate drivers on the real cost of risky behaviours,...
Used Car Safety Ratings considerations expanded
The Victorian government has expanded the considerations made when rating models alongside the release of updated Used Car Safety Ratings.
For the first time, safety...