L2P program looking for mentors
Mentors are needed to provide assistance to young learner drivers as part of the Yarra Ranges TAC L2P Program.
The free program has supported over...
Private e-scooter use to become legal throughout Victoria on April 5
Private e-scooters will now be legal on Victorian roads from Wednesday April 5, after the state government announced changes to their use.
Minister for Roads...
SES called to Strawberry Corner incidents
Local SES members have been busy attending call outs on Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Avonsleigh in March.
Emerald SES members were called out to an...
SNIPPETS: Small Business Bus to arrive in Tecoma
The Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus will be in Tecoma on Wednesday 31 May, Thursday 1 June and Thursday 22 June to deliver business...
Fire Danger Period to end Tuesday 11 April
The fire danger period will be lifted for Yarra Ranges and Knox residents from 1am on Tuesday 11 April.
Regardless of this, residents are asked...
Cardinia Shire Council urging residents to register for 2024 kindergarten
Cardinia Shire Council encourages residents to register for 2024 kindergarten places by 30 June 2023, to be considered for first-round offers.
Children who attend educational...
Yarra Ranges organisations accepted into four year council grant program
A number of Yarra Ranges organisations are set to receive support in the coming four years having been successful in receiving Yarra Ranges Council’s...
Parents’ grief shared in Say Their Name Day
Say Their Name Day was held in Australia on Saturday 25 March, allowing parents to honour their children and speak about their experiences after...
Surviving the onslaught of online media in a challenging environment
Local print newspapers like Star Mail may survive the onslaught of online media.
A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that...
Easter school holiday activities in Cardinia Shire
A range of fun, free activities will be held in Cardinia Shire during the April school holidays.
Emerald Lake Precinct Easter Egg Giveaway
On Easter Sunday,...
Belgrave Men’s Shed creating habitats for rosellas
The Belgrave Men’s Shed has made a contribution to supporting local wildlife by creating rosella nesting boxes for locals to use in their own...
Emerald Museum to host Australian Heritage Festival and Teddy Bears’ Picnic in April
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting people to celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival at Emerald Museum.
The 2023 Australian Heritage Festival theme is Shared stories, inviting...
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$9.3 billion surplus announced in Federal Budget as heavy future deficits...
The Albanese Labor Government handed down its second successive operating surplus in the Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May.
Casey MP Aaron Violi shared his...
