Ratepayer debt overhaul
Councils will only be able to sue for struggling ratepayers’ homes as a last resort under new proposed financial hardship laws.
Local Government Minister Shaun...
Points for job seekers
Job seekers will have to meet mutual obligation requirements as part of a Points Based Activation System (PBAS) from the start of July.
Workforce Australia...
Disaster recovery psychologist coming to Olinda Community House
Disaster recovery psychologist David Younger will be coming to Olinda Community House this Friday 17 June to share advice and explore strategies about how...
Residents welcome for afternoon tea with Casey candidate
Ferntree Gully and Belgrave residents have been welcomed to an afternoon tea with independent candidate for Casey Claire Ferres Miles at Seville Public Hall...
Discussion starts about Green Wedge Zoning in Yarra Ranges
At The Nationals For Regional Victoria state conference a discussion has evolved about a possible revaluation of the Yarra Ranges' Green Wedge Zone.
Yarra Ranges...
Founder of amateur theatre company acknowledged on Queen’s Birthday list
When Tecoma local Sharyn Mullens Taylor received an email confirming she had been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service...
Local firefighter honoured in Queens Birthday list
Veteran Sassafras-Ferny Creek fire brigade volunteer Richard Cromb has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
The AFSM recognises...
Menzies Creek local awarded in 2022 Queen’s Birthday honours list
A Menzies Creek resident has been celebrated on the Queen’s Birthday honours list for her service to health administration over more than 18 years.
The...
New payment for VIctorian healthcare workers
The Victorian Government has announced a $353 million package to support the state's healthcare workers and attract critically important staff, as the industry struggles...
Dandenong Ranges primary schools and early learning centres receiving Junior Landcare Grant
Some eight Dandenong Ranges early learning centres and primary schools have been awarded up to $1,000 each in the latest round of Woolworths Junior...
Upcoming shows at local theatres
The 1812 Theatre has announced their Sunday afternoons have returned for the enjoyment of local residents.
Sounds of Silent with Buster Keaton in College.
The return...
Government wants safer vehicles, Eildon MP wants safer roads
The Victorian Government is urging Victorians to upgrade to safer vehicles to reduce road trauma following the release of new statistics from the Transport...