‘Hall-mark’ of dedication
By Derek Schlennstedt
For 100 years, Upwey CFA has been serving the hills community.
For 50 of those, Peter Hall has been right there...
Much thought goes into planned burned operations
By Derek Schlennstedt
After Black Saturday, the Dandenongs were identified as one of the most high-risk locations in Victoria.
One way to reduce...
Straight from the harp
By Derek Schlennstedt
Cath Connelly, Anke Arkensteyn and Carla Whitley are skilled harpists who have focused on the art of therapeutic harp to...
Smart solution to flooding
By Peter Douglas
Yarra Ranges Council is trialling newly developed ‘smart drain’ technology, which is designed to significantly reduce the likelihood of flooding...
Multi-level car park planned
By Peter Douglas
The much-maligned car parking in Belgrave has received a major boost, with the Victorian Government announcing a further 470 spaces...
Forest Fire Management advises of planned burns
By Derek Schlennstedt
Smoke may be seen in and around the Dandenong Ranges this week as planned burns get underway.
Forest Fire...
Extra $3 million flagged for offices
By Peter Douglas
Yarra Ranges Council will consider increasing funding for its Civic Centre redevelopment due to an unanticipated surge in cost projection...
Beeches backed
By Peter Douglas
Development of the iconic Burnham Beeches estate is set to move forward, with Yarra Ranges Council unanimously voting in favour...
‘Flying brick’ breaks records
By Derek Schlennstedt
The Ford Motor Company has a long and distinguished history of breaking records.
The words Mustang, GT40 and Shelby immediately...
From paddock to plate
By Derek Schlennstedt
A collaboration between EPIC Project, Foothills Community Care Community Casseroles program and local Belgrave Heights café Wild Wood Kitchen will...
‘Young-looking’ adults test bottleshops
Yarra Ranges will roll out an alcohol supply monitoring program to help curb underage drinking and encourage better health and wellbeing for young people.
The...
Students ready to ride
By Derek Schlennstedt
The roads around the Yarra Ranges could be a little more crowded tomorrow (Friday, 23 March) as local schools join...
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Make sure your pets are part of the plan
CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this...
