Tag: News
Ross is mayor
Cr Collin Ross was elected mayor of the Cardinia Shire at council’s annual statutory meeting on Monday 13 November.
Now in his 10th term as...
Care in good taste
By Derek Schlennstedt
The Foothills Community Care group is on the verge of constructing a new and much-needed kitchen to help support vulnerable families and...
Fire up for treasure
By Derek Schlennstedt
They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
There’s a bit of both at the annual Silvan CFA Trash and Treasure...
Time to get fire ready
In its 90th year of service, Olinda Fire Brigade is helping hills communities to be prepared for the upcoming fire season.
On Sunday 26 November,...
On a halloween high
By Derek Schlennstedt
Last Month’s Halloween On The Green event, organised by the Philanthropic Collective at Ferny Creek has exceeded all expectations.
Attendee results and the...
Land sale planned for public housing push
By Peter Douglas
The consultation period is now open in relation to Yarra Ranges Council’s proposal to sell 67-69 Anderson Street, Lilydale.
In an effort to...
NBN for hills towns
NBN Co. has revealed more than 2600 homes and businesses within the Dandenong Ranges are next in line to receive its high-speed broadband service.
Parts...
Pushing back at the urban fringe
By Peter Douglas
Just how livable is your neck of the woods?
Yarra Ranges and Cardinia shires are inviting residents to have their say about the...
Rally for the parkland
By Peter Douglas
The Olinda Parkland group is preparing to take their message to the masses, with a staged rally planned for Saturday 18 November...
Name of honour
By Derek Schlennstedt
A new name was added to the Mount Evelyn honour board, following the Remembrance Day service on Saturday 11 October at the...
Moving tribute for the Fallen
By Peter Douglas
Emerald residents turned out in force to pay their respects on Remembrance Day on Saturday 11 November.
Amid a sea of poppies and...
Billy’s $8.2m discovery
By Derek Schlennstedt
The popular Puffing Billy railway is steaming ahead with the Andrews Labor Government announcing a funding boost of $8.2 million on Friday....
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Ausnet installs quick generator points in Emerald and Cockatoo
AusNet has installed two new quick generator connection points in Emerald and Cockatoo to improve preparedness for future severe weather events.
AusNet's Executive General Manager...
