News
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‘The Koalas’ hits the Hills and Valley
Winding its way throughout the nation, a new film raising awareness and invoking a new perspective on koala conservation has reached the screens of the…
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Alleged ‘targeted’ home invasion in Ferny Creek
An alleged aggravated burglary in Ferny Creek in mid June saw one resident left with a serious physical injury after offenders entered their home. Police…
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Petition put to the AEC to change the name of the Casey electorate
The Voices 4 Casey group has put forward a petition for the federal electorate of Casey to have a new name as part of the…
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Crime across the State
Property-related crimes have driven up crime across Victoria this year and overall crime is up across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley according to the…
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Mercedes-Benz Certain EQE and EQS recalled
1465 2023 Mercedes-Benz Certain EQE and EQS have been recalled due to a software issue in the Battery Management System. The issue may cause deactivation…
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Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) cookie and brownie mix recalled
Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) is conducting a recall of the Mt Elephant Banana Oat Wholefood Cookie Mix 375g and Mt Elephant Choc Chunk Wholefood Brownie…
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Early bird Earthquake in Avonsleigh
An earthquake originating from Avonsleigh was felt by residents as far as Pakenham in the early Monday morning on 1 July. Senior Seismologist Doctor Jonathan…
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Garage Fire in Boronia
Residents of a townhome have escaped injury after quick response by local firefighters on Friday 28 June. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to the…
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Monbulk Tiny Towns receives funding
The State Government has backed more community-led projects in Monbulk’s tiny towns – with more than 200 new initiatives are set to make the smallest…
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Winter school holidays road safety reminder
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, as the state’s schools break for winter holidays…
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Firewood collection for public land closing Sunday 30 June
Firewood collection areas will close from Sunday 30 June. Once this date has passed, you cannot legally collect firewood from state forests and public land.…
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Youth crime on the rise for some
Despite additional resources in place some local government areas in the outer east of Victoria are facing steady rises in youth crime. Under 18-year-olds are…












