Yarra Junction man explores the Pike family history in new book
A book spanning hundreds of years of the Pike family will be launched this month.
It’s the third book written by Hendrik Boer, of Yarra...
Webinar to help concerns around vaping
Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?
Join us for an informative online...
Over $6.2 million for Boronia sports ground
A local sports club is set to have a facelift, following a series of funding grants being shared with the community.
Boronia’s Tormore Reserve...
El Niño declared, hot and dry weather expected
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared the onset of an El Niño, with hotter, drier conditions expected to be noticeable from the second...
Breaking the drinking culture for a cause
Being surrounded by booze and a good time sounds like a dream to some people, but for one Montrose business owner it’s almost a...
School zones return this week
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this...
Keep the noise down
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria has just published a series of handy guidance for small business about complying with noise laws and it’s all...
Check your child’s car seat
RACV is reminding parents and carers traveling on Victorian roads to regularly check the fit, safety rating and rules for their child car seats.
This...
Fires aren’t the only thing under control
Fires aren’t the only thing being fought by local volunteers, so are heart attacks.
A new 24 hour defibrillator has arrived for the Ferntree...
Age is just a number in art
From behind the bank teller to in front of the canvas, one Upwey local is proving that you can make your dreams come true...
Weather alert for strong winds from Friday issued by BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a weather warning on Thursday 6 July at 4.36pm for severe damaging winds to develop later on Friday...
Man charged following Dandenong armed robbery
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a gaming venue in Dandenong in May.
A 43-year-old...
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Strong reminder to never leave a burn-off unattended
An unattended burn-off in Warburton has provided a prompt reminder ahead of any last summer burning that residents need to take proper precautions.
CFA crews...
