Could peri-urban advocacy pave the way for peri-regional recognition?
The push for the Yarra Ranges to be considered peri-regional to reflect the varied needs and lifestyles of the region continues.
Peri-regional is a term...
Bowls community bands together in hard times
After a devastating email scam attack saw the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club lose $118,000 when replacing a green, the community was quick to step...
Benefits seen despite slow uptake of community pharmacist treatment pilot
Cutting out the middleman to access treatment and medication for common health problems in participating pharmacies has seen a slow uptake in the Yarra...
Sassafras mourns a matriarch
The community of Sassafras and surrounds is mourning the death of a much-loved matriarch, Gwen Horner, who died recently aged 92.
Gwen was...
Expensive loss a ‘disappointing’ act
The Ferntree Gully Cricket and Ferntree Gully Football Netball Club recently discovered an expensive piece of equipment missing from their home grounds.
Knox Police are...
New township group prepares for meeting
Belgrave and Tecoma communities interested in bringing expertise or gaining experience in a new committee and meeting new people are invited to the annual...
Sawing through the storm
In a gesture of gratitude and support for the tireless efforts of local emergency service volunteers, the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group has provided...
Storm recovery carries on
Storm recovery continues across Victoria and the SES in Emerald and Knox have reported massive and ongoing devastation in their local areas.
The recent...
Charges laid after rooftop protest
Charges have been laid against a group of pro-Palestine activists after they allegedly climbed a rooftop at an engineering company in Bayswater.
Police have...
Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting.
As reported by the Star...
Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and...
Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March...