Foster, kinship carers spotlighted for efforts in brightening young people’s futures
Gratitude and thanks filled the main dining room at Sky High last week as Anchor hosted an appreciation dinner for all the foster and...
Investigation underway into Knox sexual assault
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a sexual assault in Knox last year.
Investigators have been told the victim, a...
New township group prepares for meeting
Belgrave and Tecoma communities interested in bringing expertise or gaining experience in a new committee and meeting new people are invited to the annual...
McMahons Road and Burwood Highway Upgrade Works Wrap Up
The new look Burwood Highway and McMahons Road, Ferntree Gully intersection is now open following the completion of major works on the project.
Coming...
Growing sustainability one can at a time
From saving a few extra dollars to supporting the health of the environment, the state’s container deposit scheme has proved popular in the eastern...
Recycling truck forced to empty waste in carpark after fire
A recycling truck caught fire on Miller Road in The Basin on Tuesday 27 February, likely caused by a battery or gas bottle being...
Storm recovery carries on
Storm recovery continues across Victoria and the SES in Emerald and Knox have reported massive and ongoing devastation in their local areas.
The recent...
Motorhome hits Emerald woman, crashes into store verandah, police investigate
Emergency services worked to help a woman struck by a motorhome in Emerald on Wednesday 28 February.
At about 10am, the vehicle which was...
Vale Jeanette Furmedge
Silvan resident and community member Jeanette Furmedge has been recognised as “determined” and having a “full life” after her passing on Wednesday 14...
Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and...
Teens charged after an aggravated burglary in Ferntree Gully
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have charged two teenagers after evading police following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ferntree Gully this morning.
Investigators allege that...
Road worker dies after being pinned by truck
A Ferntree Gully woman has died after being wedged between a ute and a truck while at work.
The road worker died in hospital...
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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...
