Tag: News
Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the...
Warm Weather and Community Spirit Fuel the Autumn Tournament
Monbulk Bowling Club was buzzing with energy this week as the Autumn Tournament rolled out under a radiant blue sky. With warm, sunny weather...
Victorian Government to tighten bail laws and ban machetes
The Victorian Government is seeking to address concerns from communities about serious crime with changes to laws regarding bail and machetes.
Bail reform will seek...
Tree removal underway to quell pest insect at reservoir
The removal of thousands of pine trees at Cardinia Reservoir is underway to prevent the ongoing spread of a parasitic pest insect.
Giant pine scale...
RACV encourages driveway caution to keep children safe
RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety, and to maintain the success of 2024 and prevent the injury or death...
Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming...
Wind blows, power goes
When the wind rises in the hills, so does the certainty of another blackout, leaving Gembrook and its neighbors in the dark once more.
An...
Mural marks GEMCO’s 45th
In celebration of GEMCO Players' 45th birthday, a vibrant new mural was officially unveiled earlier this month, marking a significant milestone for the community.
In...
Aged care in crisis
For elderly residents in the Hills, staying in their homes is becoming increasingly difficult due to a severe shortage of essential aged care services....
Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title
A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for...
Parking framework for Yarra Ranges decided
A Parking Management Framework was approved by Yarra Ranges Council at Tuesday's meeting which promises to provide a clear decision-making structure for parking decisions...
Council calls for $100 million owed to hills
Cardinia Shire Council remains committed to sealing roads through the hills with Mayor Kowarzik saying the Federal Government should “finish” what was started.
Last week...