News
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Important wine industry grant program in the balance
With concerns arising over the future of the key funding injection for wineries, the peak industry body for Yarra Valley wine, Wine Yarra Valley, is…
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The Patch Primary School celebrates 40th anniversary with community
The Patch Primary School celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday 6 October, with students participating in shared learning through displays and performances throughout and in…
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Labor announce $60 million Boronia Station upgrade election promise
The Victorian Labor Party has made an election commitment of $60 million to upgrade to Boronia Station by 2026 if re-elected at the November state…
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SNIPPETS: Anthony Breslin’s Melange exhibition at Burrinja
Award-winning Melbourne artist Anthony Breslin will be presenting the Melange art show at Burrinja Cultural Centre from Saturday 15 October until Saturday 19 November. “I…
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SNIPPETS: Knox Rainbow Playground
Knox City Council’s new Rainbow Family Playgroup starts on Tuesday 18 October at the Knox Children and Family Centre in Bayswater. The group will meet…
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SNIPPETS: Soft Library exhibition at Millers Homestead
Miller’s Homestead in Boronia has been hosting the wonderful ‘Soft Library’ exhibition by textile artist Cat Rabbit for the month of September. The Homestead has…
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wetter than normal conditions in the Yarra Ranges creates issues for homeowners
The municipality has experienced wetter-than-normal conditions for the past two years, causing further issues for property owners and council assets, according to Yarra Ranges Council.…
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SNIPPETS: Sacred Stage concert
As part of Sacred Stage’s 15th-anniversary concerts, a charity concert in memory of English composer Vaughan Williams will be held at the Dandenong Ranges Music…
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Belgrave Library is now home to an outdoor plant garden
Belgrave Library — already home to indigenous plants and vegetables —has added an outdoor plant garden, extending the existing seed library which has been running…
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State government to end pandemic declaration
from 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 October, Victoria’s pandemic declaration will end after decisions agreed to by all states and territories at the National Cabinet. Victorians…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters launches mentorship program in the hills
Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia asked the local community to support its new mentorship program in the hills at a launch event on Thursday 6…
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Dozens of new mobile towers to be built in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley
The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley have received a huge boost to telecommunications infrastructure through Connecting Victoria, with more than 20 new mobile towers announced…