Outstanding service award for CFA member
CFA is at the heart of John Schauble’s commitment to community service.
This week the long and varied contribution of the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade...
Illegal tree nets take deadly toll
Illegal fruit-tree nets are taking a rising, deadly toll on grey-headed flying foxes, such as the colony in Doveton’s wetlands.
After a disturbing spate of...
Councils, individuals eligible to apply for disaster assistance
Storm-impacted communities like the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia will be able to access disaster assistance after a joint announcement from the Australian and Victorian...
Alleged drunk driver crashes through Tecoma residents front yard
After allegedly crashing into the front yard of a person’s house a Ferntree Gully man has had his driving licence suspended and is expected...
Victoria’s healthcare discussion: are there answers?
The discussion surrounding Victoria’s Healthcare sector has reached monumental levels and the topic of funding is at its very centre.
Fuelling the fire, the Victorian...
Bringing attention to overdose awareness
Every year on 31 August health, support and outreach services raise awareness about overdose, a somewhat silent killer of Australians every day.
Bringing that...
Plant out unites for a cause
Local organisational leaders got their hands dirty for a cause in Yellingbo this week, joining a conservation group and school students to plant out...
Garmin watch found in Boronia
An electronic watch was found at the local netball club in Boronia in late August.
This Garmin watch was handed into Boronia Police on...
Blue coloured kids bike handed into Boronia police
Updates from Boronia Police Station via social media are appealing to the public to help find the owner of a kids bike.
On September...
Plan for Victoria misses the target
Knox City Council has called for more transparent decision making on planning decisions that impact local communities in its submission to the Victorian Government’s...
Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully Firefighter
Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life.
After moving...
Police warning for young people to stay safe online
This National Child Protection Week, Victoria Police is urging young people to be considerate about sharing intimate images of themselves online and to make...
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Outstanding service award for CFA member
CFA is at the heart of John Schauble’s commitment to community service.
This week the long and varied contribution of the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade...
