Growing sustainability one can at a time
From saving a few extra dollars to supporting the health of the environment, the state’s container deposit scheme has proved popular in the eastern...
Recycling truck forced to empty waste in carpark after fire
A recycling truck caught fire on Miller Road in The Basin on Tuesday 27 February, likely caused by a battery or gas bottle being...
Storm recovery carries on
Storm recovery continues across Victoria and the SES in Emerald and Knox have reported massive and ongoing devastation in their local areas.
The recent...
Motorhome hits Emerald woman, crashes into store verandah, police investigate
Emergency services worked to help a woman struck by a motorhome in Emerald on Wednesday 28 February.
At about 10am, the vehicle which was...
Vale Jeanette Furmedge
Silvan resident and community member Jeanette Furmedge has been recognised as “determined” and having a “full life” after her passing on Wednesday 14...
Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and...
Teens charged after an aggravated burglary in Ferntree Gully
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have charged two teenagers after evading police following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ferntree Gully this morning.
Investigators allege that...
Road worker dies after being pinned by truck
A Ferntree Gully woman has died after being wedged between a ute and a truck while at work.
The road worker died in hospital...
Charges laid after rooftop protest
Charges have been laid against a group of pro-Palestine activists after they allegedly climbed a rooftop at an engineering company in Bayswater.
Police have...
Extreme fire danger declared for central district
An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district....
Sinkhole causes havoc in The Basin
A sinkhole along on the corner of Mountain Highway and Basin Court in The Basin slowed traffic for around four hours on Friday...
Bizarre, expensive loss a ‘disappointing’ act
The Ferntree Gully Cricket and Football Netball Club was hit by a bizarre theft, discovering an expensive and heavy piece of equipment was missing...
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Scouting for goods
Hoping to raise funds for the Australia-wide scout jamboree in January, the scouts of the 1st Belgrave South Scout Group will be holding their...
