Victorian Government to tighten bail laws and ban machetes
The Victorian Government is seeking to address concerns from communities about serious crime with changes to laws regarding bail and machetes.
Bail reform will seek...
Tree removal underway to quell pest insect at reservoir
The removal of thousands of pine trees at Cardinia Reservoir is underway to prevent the ongoing spread of a parasitic pest insect.
Giant pine scale...
Council calls for $100 million owed to hills
Cardinia Shire Council remains committed to sealing roads through the hills with Mayor Kowarzik saying the Federal Government should “finish” what was started.
Last week...
RACV encourages driveway caution to keep children safe
RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety, and to maintain the success of 2024 and prevent the injury or death...
Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming...
Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title
A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for...
Aged care in crisis
For elderly residents in the Hills, staying in their homes is becoming increasingly difficult due to a severe shortage of essential aged care services....
Mural Marks GEMCO’s 45th
In celebration of Gemco Players' 45th Birthday, a vibrant new mural was officially unveiled on March 2, marking a significant milestone for the community.
In...
Wind blows, power goes
When the wind rises in the hills, so does the certainty of another blackout, leaving Gembrook and its neighbors in the dark once more.
An...
Menzies Creek’s Messy Play brings families together
Menzies Creek Primary School’s Messy Play program is proving to be a hit with local families in the Hills.
In its third week, the...
Parking framework for Yarra Ranges decided
A Parking Management Framework was approved by Yarra Ranges Council at Tuesday's meeting which promises to provide a clear decision-making structure for parking decisions...
Emerald residents call for better policing amid rising hooning and graffiti issues
Emerald residents are calling for stronger action to address ongoing issues with hooning and graffiti, which, although not widespread, are causing significant disruption to...