Tag: News
Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and...
Kallista and Ferny Creek students explore the impact of walking on health
In an exciting new initiative to boost community awareness and promote health, students from Ferny Creek Primary School and Kallista Primary School kicked off...
Free Campsites for Victoria and the Yarra Ranges
Winding vineyards bespeckled with brilliant bursts of evergreen and the constant squeal of cicadas ringing throughout the wooded hills are each indicators of summer...
Celebrating Venetia Barnard – nearly a century of impact in Kallista
A beloved Kallista member Venetia Barnard died a week before her 90th birthday, her community and loved ones are getting together to celebrate the...
Kettle Recall
As of Thursday October 17, the Billy Kettle Model YK 889 has officially been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The reason for...
The Rabble celebrates aging with WAKE at Burrinja Cultural Centre
THE RABBLE presents WAKE at Upwey’s Burrinja Cultural Centre, a heartfelt performance celebrating the beauty of aging – created in collaboration with women from...
Monbulk 1 triumphs in rain-soaked season opener
Saturday Pennant started the season this weekend. It was raining most of Saturday
morning, but then the skies cleared, and we did not have a...
Trail open after five years
After over five years, the Sassafras Creek Trail is now open between Sassafras township and Lyrebird Falls near Monbulk.
The trail has been closed...
Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys
While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive...
Hay fever and thunderstorm asthma warning
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria, this pollen is a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels...
Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
CFA to get boost from local market
Another vital and appreciated donation will be given in the spirit of community to the local CFA in the Upper Ferntree Gully area at...