Six new renter’s rights reforms for Victorians
The Victorian Government announced a raft of renter’s rights reforms on Wednesday 30 October, set to be implemented over the next 12 months.
Some of...
Sew and create at Belgrave Library workshop
Belgrave Library is hosting a special hands-on workshop with textile artist Natasja van Wyk on Wednesday 13 November from 11am to 1pm.
In this fun,...
Shining students impress in speech contest
Now in its ninth year, the Primary School Speech Contest is a Rotary Youth initiative for Grade 5 and 6 students. The program is...
Illicit tobacco and firebombing crackdown hotly debated in Victoria
As Victoria Police continue to work to combat the illicit tobacco trade rampant in Victoria, state politicians are milling about how to legislate change...
Knox’s new hero announced
It started with a small box of disinfectant-slathered children’s books during the pandemic.
Two years and multiple bottles of sanitiser later, the charity Share Space...
A sprinkle of fairy dust delivers locals a little free library
As is by magic a little free library has popped up recently in The Patch, giving readers young and old a new and lovely...
Progressive vote count still leaves three wards tightly contested in Yarra Ranges
There has been little sway in the latest vote counting day as the Yarra Ranges nears the results declaration on Friday.
As of 5pm...
Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman’s death
The dangers of wild mushrooms must be more widely publicised after an elderly woman died from eating death caps she picked outside her home,...
Ex-nurse disqualified for prescription forgery and theft
A former Ferntree Gully enrolled nurse, Jordanna Bronstring, was reprimanded and disqualified from reapplying for her nursing registration for 12 months after being found...
How family violence prevention measures are being felt in the East
Following outrage at the rising number of family violence incidents and deaths, a raft of measures have been announced at a state and national...
Fire and frights from CFA
A haunted house with a twist saw volunteer firefighters transform into zombies and roam the halls of their fire station this Halloween, much to...
‘Pinchapoo’ pinches Honour Roll spot
“It's not work.
They say you don't work a day in your life if you do what you love…
and that’s what I do.”
Founder...
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New Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
On Tuesday 19 November, I was honoured to be elected as Mayor, alongside returning Chirnside Park Ward Councillor Richard Higgins as my Deputy.
This is...
