News
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Making it easier to build a granny flat
As part of the Labor Government’s bold planning reforms, it will soon be easier for Victorians to build a small second home on their property…
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Yarra Ranges Council welcomes new mayor to the chair
At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 14 November, Council welcomed the new Yarra Ranges Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2023–2024 term. Melba Ward…
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Long lost history rediscovered in the Hills
A small group of respected and longtime residents of The Basin attended a special morning tea on Monday 13 November to celebrate The Basin Time…
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Referendum result a motivator for treaty push
Despite conversations about the referendum dying down since the vote count came back with a resounding no, for one young Indigenous leader it has fuelled…
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Helping wildlife thrive at Locky’s Legacy
Bayswater Secondary College’s (BSC) paid a visit to Pakenham Upper’s Locky’s Legacy to support the wildlife sanctuary and enjoy it’s many wonderful inhabitants. On Wednesday…
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Kowarzik elected as mayor
Cardinia Shire Council has chosen its new leadership for the next year, as Cr Jack Kowarzik is chosen as mayor in his first term in…
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Yarra Ranges Detectives seeking owner of stolen power tools
Yarra Ranges Detectives have located a quantity of power tools believed to have been stolen from the Eastern suburbs in October this year. The power…
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Westfield Knox announces opening date
Westfield Knox will open its newest fashion and lifestyle precinct with an impressive list of international and Australian brands, including UNIQLO, JD Sports, General Pants…
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Dwight named as new mayor of Knox
Knox City Council has elected a new mayor for the 2023-2024 term, to close out the final year of the current council term. At the…
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Hard work pays off
On the 8th of November 2023, Detectives from Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit arrested two males in relation to an alleged series of commercial burglaries committed…
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Bundled Branches collection coming up
Yarra Ranges residents and property owners are being encouraged to reduce excess vegetation by making the most of the upcoming Bundled Branches collection. Council’s Bundled…
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Hills firefighters trek up north
The Dandenongs are doing their bit to help the wider East Coast of Australia as fire season comes to a blazing start. Several fires have…