Firefighters begin their training for fire season
Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) newest recruits are completing a tough and informative four-week training camp in readiness for the summer fire season.
The 42...
Ferntree Gully man arrested
A Ferntree Gully man was among two arrested over a bungled chemist break-in.
Police were called to the Bourke Street, Melbourne, store about 8.50pm on...
Santa’s coming to Cockatoo
The man in red himself is promising to make an appearance at the Cockatoo Community Christmas Carols.
The event will kick off at 5pm on...
Shop local this Christmas
The Belgrave Traders’ Association is urging hills shoppers to support local businesses this Christmas.
The association has installed new decorations in Burwood Highway, with fairy...
Killer cars
There was plenty of horsepower to get your engines revving at this year’s annual Monbulk Car show, which was held on Sunday, 26 November.
Over...
StopPitt might be stopped
The Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group has spoken out about the lack of funding for environmental groups in the Dandenong Ranges.
The advocacy comes after...
Telopea in turmoil
Meander has raised concerns about the state of the Telopea Steps, which will be used in the upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker event.
The group cares...
Mad about mosaics
Over the past eight months, Gembrook artist Belinda Conibeer worked with Selby Primary School and local community groups to create an 11-metre mosaic mural...
Lunch for the lonely
Cockatoo RSL will make Christmas a little brighter for those who might otherwise spend the day alone.
The Belgrave-Gembrook Road venue will host a free...
No change for Yarra Ranges
The status quo will remain across the Yarra Ranges following the Saturday 24 November State Election.
The Evelyn, Eildon, Monbulk and Gembrook electorates followed the...
Adopt, don’t shop
Animal Aid says anyone considering bringing a pet home this Christmas shouldn’t let the holidays put them off - they just need to be...
Never knew I was country
Upper Ferntree Gully singer-songwriter and pianist Benny Allen is launching his debut album, Never Knew I was Country.
He's been a long-time performer and is...