Tag: News
Councils, individuals eligible to apply for disaster assistance
Storm-impacted communities like the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia will be able to access disaster assistance after a joint announcement from the Australian and Victorian...
Terrible two days on Yarra Ranges roads
The Yarra Ranges experienced a terrible 18 hour period on the roads last week, as two men died in two separate collisions.
On Wednesday...
Emergency services demand backup power to prevent telecom failures during outages
Emergency services are grappling with a major issue, power outages are causing telecom systems to fail, preventing the public from reaching out for help...
Casey MP Aaron Violi urged Federal Government to announce its grant winners for local...
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi called out the government in the House of Representatives on 19 August, highlighting their lengthy delays that have left...
Norman Silver in state Half Marathon Champs
The Victorian Half Marathon championships were held the fast, flat course along the Yarra River in Burnley on Sunday morning.
Yarra Ranges Athletics had...
Belgrave and Yarra Glen secure spots in division 1 netball grand finals
Premier Division had ideal conditions as the Semi Final matches took place on Saturday at Yarra Glen and Healesville. In football Narre Warren secured...
New regulations to safeguard recreational hunting
The Victorian Government has announced sensible new changes to recreational hunting to ensure the activity remains safe, sustainable and responsible.
On Monday 2 September,...
Alleged drunk driver crashes through Tecoma residents front yard
After allegedly crashing into the front yard of a person’s house a Ferntree Gully man has had his driving licence suspended and is expected...
Seeking healthcare answers
The discussion surrounding Victoria’s Healthcare sector has reached monumental levels and the topic of funding is at its very centre.
Fuelling the fire, the Victorian...
Outstanding service award for CFA member
CFA is at the heart of John Schauble’s commitment to community service.
This week the long and varied contribution of the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade...
Plaques matter deferred
During Tuesday’s council meeting on 27 August, the motion to defer the matter of a new Plaques and Memorials Policy was passed unanimously.
Designed to...
Two federal politicians visited Healesville to discuss asset write-off, cost of living pressure
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi and shadow finance minister senator Jane Hume, who is also chair of the Cost of Living Committee, visited Breen...