News
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Community gathers for Hills trailblazer
‘We dared to believe that anything was possible and that we did indeed have the power to control our own lives to a very large…
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Cars targeted across the Yarra Ranges
Police are urging residents and visitors to the Yarra Ranges to be vigilant following a rise in thefts from vehicles parked at local parklands and…
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Help celebrate local young people doing great things
Community members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
This August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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Applications reopen for Festival and Events Grants
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council’s Festival and Event Grants program have now reopened. Following the initial grant application round held from April to May 2025,…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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Critter signs make cents for wildlife shelter
New fence signs and bumper stickers are now available for purchase across the Dandenongs to help raise awareness for local wildlife while simultaneously supporting Emerald…
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Singing strong for twenty years
A local choir will soon hit a major milestone and is inviting people to come along and celebrate with them for a special anniversary performance…
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Small packages exhibit sees life in mini
Until late August, visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can step into the small but mighty world of miniature painting in a new collection currently open…
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‘Mumpreneur’ up for six business awards
Local business owner Lee Li revels in excellence after being named a finalist in six categories at the AusMumpreneur Awards. The categories for which Ms…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…