Tag: News
Kettle Recall
As of Thursday October 17, the Billy Kettle Model YK 889 has officially been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The reason for...
The Rabble celebrates aging with WAKE at Burrinja Cultural Centre
THE RABBLE presents WAKE at Upwey’s Burrinja Cultural Centre, a heartfelt performance celebrating the beauty of aging – created in collaboration with women from...
Monbulk 1 triumphs in rain-soaked season opener
Saturday Pennant started the season this weekend. It was raining most of Saturday
morning, but then the skies cleared, and we did not have a...
Trail open after five years
After over five years, the Sassafras Creek Trail is now open between Sassafras township and Lyrebird Falls near Monbulk.
The trail has been closed...
Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys
While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive...
Hay fever and thunderstorm asthma warning
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria, this pollen is a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels...
Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
CFA to get boost from local market
Another vital and appreciated donation will be given in the spirit of community to the local CFA in the Upper Ferntree Gully area at...
Belinda Grooby in the running for Yarra Ranges’ Chandler Ward
The final candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward is Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby.
Ms Grooby has lived in the ward for over 14 years...
Police station garden begins to bloom
The Australian Rhododendron Society has been honoured by local police after a plaque was recently installed at the Olinda Police Station to thank the...
Breach of Medicare bulk billing rules in Aston
Medical practices in the Aston electorate are the subject of alleged bulk billing incidents that would be in breach of the health insurance act...
The Emerald Awards Night is back
The Emerald Village Association Inc. is hosting its annual event of the 2024 Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards Night on the Wednesday 23...