Victorian 2022/23 budget spends big on education
The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools.
The budget...
Upgrade to intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway receives funding
An intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully has received funding to be upgraded with lights in the 2022/23 State Budget.
Two...
State Government promises big spending on infrastructure
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget.
With...
Pop-up Upwey blood donor centre in May
A pop-up blood donor centre in Upwey will be open from May 23 to 27 at 1443 Burwood Highway.
Operated by volunteers from Australian Red...
State Government focuses on healthcare in 2022/23 budget
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the 2022-23 Victorian state budget on Tuesday April 3, with a focus on healthcare, infrastructure and education to...
Climate Council confirms community survey’s insurance findings
Community reporting on rising insurance costs and the barriers residents and businesses face to fully insure properties throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges...
Elite confectionery products recalled due to salmonella fears
Food Standards Australia issued a recall on behalf of Benedikt Imports Ptd Ltd on Friday 29 April, for all Elite confectionery products, including Elite...
No offers or EOI for Salvos Land in The Basin
The Salvation Army has yet to receive an offer or expression of interest on a historical block of land in The Basin.
Representatives from the...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old
Police are searching for 17-year-old Tylah, who has been missing since Tuesday 19 April.
He is around 165cm tall, with a slim build and short...
RSL clubs challenged by the need to attract younger veterans
According to presidents of Dandenong Ranges RSLs, younger veterans are taking decades to join the clubs without being aware of the services made available...
Victorians households eligible to receive $250 energy saving payment
The Victorian State Government has announced a $250 payment to households if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals.
The...
Gallery: Yarra and Dandenong Ranges in Autumn
Dandenong Ranges resident and self-taught photographer Tracy Dasler has followed up her Spring snaps from last year with some dazzling Autumn coverage.
Ms Dasler loves...
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Backing Men’s Sheds
Government is backing men’s health and wellbeing with new grants to strengthen and expand men’s sheds across the state.
Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros...
