Celebrating national volunteer week
Around two million, or 42.1 per cent, of Victorians over the age of 15 volunteering time and skills and contribute around 58.1 billion dollars...
Wearing teal for Tourettes
Pakenham resident Sophie Stack has lived with Tourette Syndrome — a neurological condition typified by involuntary, repetitive movements or ‘tics’ — since she was...
Monbulk teacher and students recognised for sustainability push
Students' and a teachers' commitment to taking sustainable action at Monbulk Primary School has landed them nominations as finalists for the 20223 ResourceSmart Schools...
After April pause, cash rate rise returns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May after last month's pause.
The cash rate has risen by 25...
Victorian ambulances found taking too long
Ambulance response times continue to lag across the state, with new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one third...
Olinda-Monbulk Road closed until 7pm
Olinda-Monbulk Road is closed today until 7pm between Invermay and Monbulk Roads for tree works, according to VicTraffic.
"Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk closed between Invermay and...
Telecommunications issues in the Dandenongs highlighted to Shaodw Minister
At the invitation of Casey MP Aaron Violi, Shadow Minister for Communications David Coleman visited the Dandenong Ranges on Thursday 27 April, meeting with...
Government changes to scripts for hundreds of medicines
After the federal government announced changes recommended in 2018, from 1 September 2023, doctors will be able to prescribe 60-day scripts for hundreds of...
RACV calls for continued feedback on local roads
RACV is now calling for everyone to have their say in the My Melbourne Road survey it closes at the end of May
Respondents...
20 more Helmeted Honeyeaters released into Warburton wilderness
20 more Helmeted Honeyeaters have been released into the Yarra Ranges National Park as part of the ongoing work to protect the state faunal...
Young people encouraged to entertain their interests in future infrastructure
Infrastructure Victoria is updating the state’s 30-year infrastructure strategy and wants to hear from young Victorians as they look at the state’s infrastructure needs...
Exciting entrepreneurship opportunity for Yarra Ranges youth
A new Yarra Ranges Entrepreneur and Innovation Program is giving the free opportunity for 25 young people to get some invaluable advice and ideas...
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A wish come true
Tom, a local 14-year-old boy, has been granted his wish of becoming a Jedi.
Having undergone a liver transplant, Tom’s wish for a ‘Star...
