Yarra Ranges Council commits to five-year hard waste plan
A motion for the hard waste tender was carried unanimously at Yarra Ranges Council's recent meeting on Tuesday 27 June.
The council will award...
Foothills Community Care volunteers and team given boost
More local mouths in need are set to be fed with a state government funding injection into Foothills Community Care.
On Wednesday 7 June,...
Police search for footage after crash in Ferntree Gully
Police are seeking dashcam footage following an incident on Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully on Sunday 2 July.
At about 3pm, a 37-year-old male driver...
Local agriculture sector gets shake up
At the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 27 June, the achievements and efforts of the Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) were a point of...
Steps to improve foot traffic in The Basin
Knox City Council is readdressing works to improve foot traffic in The Basin.
At the latest council meeting on 26 June, Deputy Mayor Cr...
Spotlight on Australia’s illegal wildlife trade
Awareness of the illegal trade of wildlife is being reignited by a Yarra Ranges resident as protected species continue to make their way into...
Drivers facing penalties as AI-driven cameras catch more offenders
Drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone while driving from this Saturday...
Internationally acclaimed garden opens in Olinda
The Chelsea Australia Garden in Olinda has officially opened to the public, with both locals and visitors to the Dandenong Ranges able to enjoy...
Westfield Knox parking changes cause stir
Parking charges at Knox Westfield Mall have caused a stir amongst traders and locals alike.
As of early June, those visiting the shopping centre...
Puffing Billy Running Festival to bring two-day celebration to the Hills
A new look Puffing Billy Running Festival is emerging from hibernation this spring, shaking off the remnants of Covid-19 with an adrenaline-fuelled running event...
Secret development plans leave Boronia residents furious
Community members are rallying against a secret development as details come to light.
The state government has approved plans for high density housing at...
Dandenong Ranges National Park debris clearing plan complete
The planning process to clear debris within two bushfire moderation zones in the Dandenong Ranges National Park is now complete, the Department of Energy,...
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Community engagement for Central Highlands state forests
The Eminent Panel for Community Engagement from Depart of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is engaging with local communities in the Central Highlands...
