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...
Council facilities, national park closures due to extreme fire danger rating
Yarra Ranges Council is closing a number of its services, while Parks Victoria has closed national parks due to today's extreme weather.
With the Extreme...
Council responds to review
A scathing review of how all levels of government are implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has made numerous recommendations to ensure...
High fire risk across the state on Tuesday 13 February
The weather for Tuesday 13 February has prompted a call out to warn Victorians about fire risk conditions with heat, strong winds and dry...
Final sentence handed down for Brendan Searle
“Cautious optimism” has been granted to a man with a known criminal history for numerous crimes committed throughout Boronia in 2021.
Brandon Searle, 36,...
Search for answers in 40 year old murder case
Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for information in relation to the murder of Boronia woman Nanette Ellis in the hope it could provide a...
‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for...
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act...
Bendigo Bank warns of bank impersonation scams
Bendigo Bank is warning the communities like the Yarra Ranges about bank impersonation scams, which saw more than $20 million reported lost from 14,603...
Bowls community bands together in hard times
After a devastating email scam attack experienced by the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club saw them lose $118,000 when replacing a green, the community was...
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Local writing talent takes to the stage
The Gemco Players Community Theatre is continuing to embrace its community, with an upcoming 10-minute play festival using a number of local writers as...
