Mooroolbark garage fire prompts reminder to keep items serviced
Victorian fire services are encouraging residents to clean up their garage and consider installing smoke alarms inside amid a surge in garage fires across...
Covid-19 vaccination information regulations expired
WorkSafe is reminding employers that pandemic regulations put in place to assist with the collection, recording, holding and use of COVID-19 vaccination information from...
Brightening up Upwey
The Upwey community is being encouraged to have their say for a proposed project by a local ‘action’ group.
The Upwey Community Group (UCG)...
The beauty of volunteering
A local community house is bringing an element of beauty to Upper Ferntree Gully and taking ‘giving back to the community’ to another level....
Selby Fire Brigade on the hunt for new recruits
The Selby CFA Fire Brigade is on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the 2023/2024 fire season.
Banners, door knocking and an upcoming...
Local business owner ditches the booze for a good cause
Being surrounded by booze and a good time sounds like a dream to some people, but for one Yarra Ranges business owner it’s almost...
Foodbank partnership providing fresh food to those in need
The Philanthropic Collective has teamed up with Foodbank Victoria to provide free fresh fruit and vegetables for Hills locals in need.
On Wednesday 12...
Vaping webinar to help parent concerns
Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?
Join us for an informative online...
Damaging winds forecast for Thursday
Yarra Ranges residents may be impacted by a weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with severe damaging winds expected to develop...
Police investigating motor vehicle thefts in Upwey and Selby areas
Police are investigating a series of theft from motor vehicles within the Selby and Upwey areas.
The majority of offences have occurred overnight with unlocked...
Knox-based firefighter returns home after assisting Canadian counterparts during devastating wildfire season
A local firefighter has returned from deployment in Canada after helping emergency services fight devastating wildfires currently ravaging the country.
Knox-based Forest Fire Management...
Drivers urged to take care as school zone speed limits return
School zone speed limits are in place again this week as Term 3 commences, with drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons...