Applications for Tiny Towns funding closing soon
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community-based not-for-profits in small towns to apply for the State Government’s Tiny Towns funding.
The Tiny Towns Fund provides funding...
Free green waste drop-off for storm impacted residents
Free extra green waste drop offs have been available to community throughout Cardinia Shire until 24 and 25 of February.
To support residents impacted...
Road and power chaos as authorities still working to mend storm damage
Outages and blocked roads are still affecting Cardinia almost 48 hours after the storm, leaving large parts of the Eastern Dandenong Rangers without power,...
Locations where to go for power
If the power is still off in the morning on Thursday 15 February and you're looking for somewhere to have a shower and charge...
Almost 9000 Toyota Yaris models recalled
8815 Toyota Yaris cars have been recalled due to a fault in the suspension that can cause it to coorode and detach.
Due to a...
Permaculture Week events return for fifth year
The fifth edition of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is coming up next month.
The event hosts different events and opportunities throughout the region...
Friends for life at Upper Gully
This year Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has implemented a new program commencing 21 February and running for the year’s duration.
The program, titled ‘friendology’...
Thousands without power as Yarra Ranges communities clean up after storm
Patches of the Yarra Ranges have been left in darkness with thousands of homes and businesses still without power after storms lashed the outer...
Relief centres open for storm affected Hills residents
Relief centres are now open in Emerald and Cockatoo to provide support to residents impacted by yesterday’s (Tuesday 13 February) severe storm events.
The relief...
Safety fears at school
There are renewed calls for electronic speed signs on Kallista-Emerald Road outside Kallista Primary School, with fears for student safety.
Concerned parent Jason Fox...
Steiner school breaths new life into Menzies Creek Hall
The Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is set to breathe new life into the Menzies Creek Hall, following the news that the Menzies Creek Preschool...
Home gardeners urged to be on alert for Queensland fruit fly
Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in Avonsleigh and Silvan in February, with residents urged to enact their fruit fly action plan.
QFF...
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Almost 7000 traffic offences during Operation Tribute
Victoria Police have detected 6,857 traffic offences across Victoria over the Anzac Day period as part of Operation Tribute.
The statewide operation saw police highly...
