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200 jobs set to be created by social housing boost

The Victorian Government has announced the $3 million Social Housing Employment Program which will help create 200 jobs through a partnership between Jobs Victoria...

Wurundjeri successful in purchasing William Barak artworks

Wurundjeri elders and descendents of William Barak are rejoicing after hearing the news that two of his artworks will be returning to Country after...

Belgrave Lantern Festival is back with pizzazz

Belgrave’s annual Lantern Festival will return with a bang on 25 June as organisers and locals look for a sense of community after the...

Legalise Cannabis Australia eyes state election after increase in support

With a surprising federal election result bringing Legalise Cannabis Australia to the possibility of a federal Senate seat, the party is now eyeing the...

Monbulk Sergeant recognised for bravery

The officer in charge at Monbulk Police Station, Luke Schroder, was "surprised" when he heard he had been awarded Victoria Police's Medal for Courage...

Emerald SES in the top three busiest units in Victoria

Emerald SES has taken the spot of the third busiest Victorian unit in the last year with 1,971 requests for assistance. This comes after...

The Basin a perfect canvas for artists

Members of the Ringwood Art Society (RAS) soaked in the scenery at The Basin Centennial Garden yesterday during their Plein Air paint out session,...

Council approve special charge scheme for Belgrave South road

Yarra Ranges Council has carried a motion to declare a special charge scheme at its next meeting to seal Kirkham Road in Belgrave South. The...

Storm management at the forefront of Dandenong Ranges planning

Dandenong Ranges locals are looking at how to best recover and regroup after last year’s devastating storms ripped through the hills and nearby areas....

Upper Ferntree Gully sports clubs question council over facility repair

Speaking at a recent Knox City Council Meeting, Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club’s vice president has expressed his frustration with a lack of progress...

Community organisations band together to reduce waste

A new initiative in the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges by Recycling Victoria is encouraging residents to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills,...

Aston election closer than anticipated

Results in the electorate of Aston were far closer than predicted, with former Minister for Education Alan Tudge beating out Labor candidate Mary Doyle...

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CFA gets a freshen up

Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA are proud to be flying a new Australian flag outside their station. Long-serving volunteer and veteran, Peter Gates, has been the...