Bomb threat in Ferntree Gully
Police are currently working on a suspected bomb scare at a Ferntree Gully property.
Victoria Police have confirmed a 'device' was located while Illicit...
Recall for Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
A number of popular Lucas' Papaw Ointment products have been recalled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration because of microbial contamination, with three different species...
Knox Council welcomes commitments for tram route 75 extension study
The route-75 tram could very well extend into Knox in the near future, with Knox City Council welcoming the Liberal Victorian opposition’s announcement of...
Helping prisoners transition back into homes
The Victorian Government is set to help prisoners who have served their sentences avoid crisis accommodation and getting caught in a loop of homelessness...
Monbulk Liberal Candidate Gareth Ward on James Merlino’s retirement: “It’s the same fight”
Gareth Ward, the Victorian Liberal Party’s candidate for Monbulk, won’t be changing his plans after the announcement of current MP James Merlino’s retirement.
“I'm too...
People advised to check smoke alarms after Monbulk house fire
After CFA crews attended a recent house fire, 2nd Lieutenant at the Monbulk Fire Brigade Glenn Hickingbotham is advising Dandenong Ranges residents regularly test...
Residents encouraged to roll up their sleeves
A Gembrook CFA volunteer firefighter is giving big for the 2022 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Challenge.
So far, CFA (Vic) is predicted...
Bayswater Scout Hall upgrades completed
Scout groups in Bayswater now have access to their upgraded hall after improvements were completed.
The upgrades were jointly funded by Scouts Victoria and the...
New directions to minimise gambling related harm
The Victorian State Government has directed online wagering and betting service providers to be subject to new harm minimisation rules.
The measures in the new...
RBA increases cash rate target to 1.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an...
Tragedy as man dies after falling off shed roof in Monbulk
On Wednesday 29 June, a maintenance worker died after falling through a polycarbonate roof panel on a shed at a Monbulk plant nursery.
The 66-year-old...
RSPCA Op Shop calls for locals to clean out their wardrobes this winter
The RSPCA Op Shop in Ferntree Gully is calling on local residents to clean out their wardrobes and garages this winter to help animals...