Tourism industry bought back together with summit
Aiming to bring together some of the key tourism bodies in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges Tourism held its first industry...
One year on, Yarra Ranges Council continues storm support
One year ago on Thursday, 177 properties in the Yarra Ranges were damaged and 76 were made uninhabitable when thousands of trees fell across...
Storm recovered wood sculptures a hit at Chestnut Festival
A community-based non-for-profit has helped raise over $2000 for local schools recovering from the June 2021 storm weather event at the annual Kalorama Chestnut...
Dandenong Ranges residents meet for storm recovery
one year after the catastrophic storm event, Dandenong Ranges residents are participating in support sessions with specialist disaster psychologists.
Residents met at Kalorama’s Karwarra Gardens...
RBA raises cash rate by 50 basis points
Residents in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may soon feel the pinch with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing an increase in interest...
Storm recovery is still far from over in the Dandenong Ranges
As last year’s June storm came around, Monbulk local Leharna Black's home was saved from damage but over a month later her life was...
State Liberal Party pushes for new SES unit in Olinda
Liberal Opposition Leader Matthew Guy announced his support for a new SES unit to be established in Olinda on Thursday 2 June to relieve...
Sherbrooke Falls re-opens, 1000 Steps remains closed
Parks Victoria has announced the walking tracks at Sherbrooke Falls are now open to visitors following storm recovery works.
“The Dandenongs were among the hardest...
RSPCA care tips for pets this winter
As the cold weather blasts across Victoria, RSPCA is reminding pet owners to consider their pets and prepare for the cold months ahead.
RSPCA Victoria’s...
Dandenong Ranges sees little improvement in vital infrastructure
One year on, residents in the Dandenong Ranges are struggling to point out improvements to the vital infrastructure which failed them during the devastating...
Grants Open For Children’s Week Celebrations
The Victorian Government has encouraged all Victorian not-for-profit organisations and local councils to apply for a grant to host an event celebrating Children’s Week...
Next generation of Yarra Ranges agriculture supported by boost for education
The Victorian Government has announced an extra investment in agriculture education in secondary schools supporting more students to embark on a career in the...