Tag: News
“A real dog’s act”
Heartless thieves have stolen generators and burgled the vacant houses of storm-battered Yarra Ranges residents.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patten told 3AW on Thursday...
Stranded by road and reception
Triple zero (000) is usually the one number anyone can call. A lifeline, regardless of coverage. But on Wednesday 9 June, residents of the...
Dancing through the darkness
A vibrant local Zumba teacher has pledged to cart her boombox to Kalorama oval in coming weeks, running free dance classes to boost mental...
Relief for businesses without power
Dandenong Ranges businesses suffering from ongoing power outages are eligible for new grants.
The government recently announced that prolonged power outage payments of $2,500 per...
Gully syndicate wins big
Twenty Ferntree Gully tattslotto syndicate players received a life changing phone call last weekend after their syndicate took out division one in the TattsLotto...
Calls to recycle fallen hardwood
With enough tree debris to “fill the MCG” currently lying on the ground across the Dandenong Ranges, a local tree cutting service is calling...
Woman rescued from ‘closed’ forest
Emerald SES volunteers have reiterated the plea for visitors to stay away from the Dandenong Ranges after a woman had to be rescued from...
Tourist attractions damaged
Several iconic Dandenong Ranges tourist destinations have suffered extensive damage in the recent storm that swept through the mountain, with the attractions set to...
Army on the way
The state government has called on the Australian Army to assist Dandenong Ranges communities as the effects of the storm continue to take hold....
Classrooms and hearts open
After 18 months of disrupted learning, students at primary schools across the Dandenongs are dealing with further uncertainty as the mountain gears up for...
SES controllers send SOS for new unit
Unit controllers at two local SES branches are calling for a third unit to be established in the Dandenong Ranges as emergency services struggle...
Why was the storm so devastating for the Dandenongs?
A Dandenong Ranges based weather forecaster has attributed an “unusual” wind direction to the high-levels of destruction occurring across the Hills overnight on Wednesday...
Latest
Restaurants call for visa options for skilled chefs and cooks to...
Local hospitality businesses in the Outer East have met with Casey MP Aaron Violi to express concerns about the impact that ongoing changes in...
