Kmart issues two recalls
Two Kmart products have been recalled this week.
The Anko soft activity ball, a multicoloured soft play ball with rattles on two sides, has been...
Entertainment for next year
Burrinja Theatre
Ash Grunwald
Renowned for his electrifying show, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van “to surf by...
Gift giving
With Christmas now less than two weeks away, one of the greatest stresses leading up to it is the pressure of finding the right...
Renovation boost for Upwey South
Upwey South Primary School has received a significant upgrade from the State Government, with new improvements to its facilities.
This is part of a...
Upgrades for Ferntree Gully slated for the New Year
Upcoming infrastructure works on Station Street in Ferntree Gully are expected to start in early 2025 and have been welcomed by the local village...
Phillips steam iron recalled
Versuni Australia has recalled its Philips PerfectCare 8000 series steam generator as it can split during use.
The item is a pressurised steam iron (steam...
Summer echidna spotting for science
The summer months bring special moments to those living in the Yarra Ranges as the short-beaked echidna goes about its day and can often...
Local prostate support group goes international
A global circle of support is forming for men impacted by prostate cancer thanks to a new initiative by the Ringwood Prostate Cancer Support...
Controlled burn takes a wild turn
A controlled burn got out of hand on Old Macclesfield Rd in Monbulk on Wednesday afternoon, 11 December.
The fire quickly spread across a...
Standing strong for change
Industrial action from police continues across Victoria with Belgrave Police Station holding their walk out this week.
Police members at the Belgrave police station...
Help Guide a paw-sitive change this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, Ferntree Gully resident and passionate advocate for Guide Dogs Victoria, Veronica Levey is urging the community to support this year's Christmas...
Tis the season to be roadwise
Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety over the Christmas and New Year period as Operation Roadwise kicks off.
The statewide road policing...
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My new year's resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer.
Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for...
