Surprising seniors with a sweet visit
Members from Emerald and District Rotary Club surprised the residents at the Lifeview Emerald Glades on Wednesday 27 March by popping in to deliver...
Impairment a focus this Easter
Drugs and alcohol will be a focus for police this Easter as they mount a statewide operation on the roads.
The force’s anywhere, anytime enforcement...
Expanding screening for newborn babies
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...
Housing support for LGBTIQA+
The State Government granted more than 570 LGBTIQA+ Victorians who were at risk of homelessness a safe and inclusive housing support as part of...
Community op shops continuing to face closures
A concerning rise in the number of community op shops having shut down or facing closure has arisen in the Yarra Ranges and beyond,...
Almost all Operation Sandon recommendations adopted to crack down on planning and council corruption
The Victorian Government has taken the first step in response to the July 2023 Operation Sandon report from the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC),...
Pilot of STEM program at Puffing Billy Railway
Belgrave’s popular Puffing Billy Railway in collaboration with St Columba's College has started a pilot education program for female students in Year 11 studying...
Long weekend safety reminder
With thousands of Victorians eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays, people are being urged to act...
VCAT approves telecommunication facility in Silvan
Indara Infrastructure has had its appeal granted by VCAT to construct a 43 metre high monopole telecommunications facility in Silvan, after an initial refusal...
Keep your pets safe this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats...
Teen Mr Fix-it finds passion repairing motorbikes
Ferntree Gully resident Charlie Blanchard has found his passion for fixing bikes at an age where most kids don’t have a clue of what...
Crime rises across Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The Crime Statistics Agency has released its annual crime data for 2023, showing that criminal incidents rose in the Yarra Ranges and Knox for...
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Mount Evelyn pauses to mourn and thank the Anzacs
Despite the forecasted rain the township of Mount Evelyn turned out in droves to the Anzac Day dawn service, where nothing could dampen the...
