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The oldest platypus found in the wild has been detected in Monbulk Creek, marking a new record for the monotremes. Tagged 01F6-03FF, the 24-year-old male…

Stable One is set to realise a long-term goal in the near future with a new project to help quell homelessness in the Outer East.…

An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district. Much…

Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer will continue to be supported by both State and Federal governments. The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged Power…

Residents across the east were asked to brace yet again for both storm and fire risk with winds up to 80km per hour expected and…

Silvan resident and community member Jeanette Furmedge has been recognised as “determined” and having a “full life” after her passing on Wednesday 14 February. Cub…

The experience of the world at twilight can be special as the shyer fauna of the bush emerges for the night. The annual twilight picnic…

Local fire brigades joined together in a recent training exercise to help improve their capabilities in protecting a large scout camp. Alongside the Pakenham Upper…

A longtime Boronia community member has celebrated a special milestone recently – 100 years old and counting. Trijntje (pronounced Truce) said it was ‘a bit…

With the recent shutdown of the Victorian timber industry, complaints and inquiries have arisen as to how those in the industry are to be compensated…

The decision to refuse a proposal for landfill to be ‘dumped’ at a site in the Lysterfield Valley has been taken to VCAT. In October…

Gembrook’s finest cars took to the Gembrook Recreation Reserve on Sunday 18 February for this year’s All American Car Display. Hosted by the Rotary Club…