News
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Residents find solace in local gardens after storm event
Over 100 residents and families from Ferny Creek and Kalorama all the way to the Yarra Valley have registered with Yarra Ranges Council’s Healing in…
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Yarra Ranges Council calling for another $19 million for storm recovery
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on $19 million from the state government to continue support for storm-impacted residents into 2023, with some services set to…
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Mountain District Christian School board announces decision to close school
Students at a Monbulk Prep to Year 12 school will be looking to find a new school next year, with the Mountain District Christian School…
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Yarra Ranges Council shares state election priorities with candidates
Local candidates heard Yarra Ranges Council’s priorities heading into the November state election in an advocacy breakfast on Tuesday 11 October. Both sides of the…
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Marcia’s story: Motorcycle Awareness Month
October in Australia is Motorcycle Awareness month. Between 2017 and 2021, there were 195 lives lost in motorcycle accidents on Victorian roads, and more than…
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Star of Emerald jeweller calls for more security cameras after $200,000 robbery
Staff at an Emerald jeweller are calling for more security cameras in the area, after more than $200,000 worth of goods were stolen from their…
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Artists in Cardinia Shire can now apply for Small Change grants
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging artists and arts groups to apply for the Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants program for 2022. The Cardinia Arts Small…
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Emerald SES receives NBN satellite service
Emerald’s SES station is now home to an operational backup NBN satellite service, providing stronger internet connection during times of disaster and emergency. Funded through…
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Monbulk the only town in the Dandenong Ranges named a part of $250 million broadband program
Monbulk will be the only town in the Hills to receive increased internet speeds through government investment in new and upgraded infrastructure, with other parts…
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$4.5 million pledged for Monbulk community park
The Liberal Party has pledged $4.5 million to turn the Monbulk Ranges Soccer Club into a community park if elected into government at the November…
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Bipartisan support for Kallista residents during wet weather
Kallista residents received an extra hand while experiencing 60 millimetres of rainfall on the night of Thursday 13 October, with 50 sandbags lined along Monbulk…
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Young people come together in Lilydale to discuss mental heath support
The Lilydale Houth Hub brought together members of the consortium’s team and young people to talk all things mental health support at a mental health…