News
-
Cardinia Shire Council responds to new proposed legislation
Cardinia Shire Council has told the Star Mail it reviewed and updated its financial hardship policy, including improvements to the format and readability, and also…
-
Drug drivers caught
Police officers caught 21 drug drivers across Cardinia over Operation Regal over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Along with the 21 drug drivers were three…
-
Nominations for State’s senior awards open
Victoria’s prestigious Senior of the Year awards have opened for nominations to recognise and celebrate the community contributions made by seniors and Lilydale residents are…
-
Cockatoo artwork adjusted
Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed there was work done yesterday on public artwork ‘Negative Curl’ in Cockatoo’s McBride Street. The piece, commissioned by the Shire…
-
Impacts of last year’s October storms are still being felt in the Dandenong Ranges
When Matthew Gardner put his children to bed at 5.00am on 28 October 2021, he was disturbed by the wind but eventually returned to bed.…
-
Ratepayer debt overhaul
Councils will only be able to sue for struggling ratepayers’ homes as a last resort under new proposed financial hardship laws. Local Government Minister Shaun…
-
Points for job seekers
Job seekers will have to meet mutual obligation requirements as part of a Points Based Activation System (PBAS) from the start of July. Workforce Australia…
-
Disaster recovery psychologist coming to Olinda Community House
Disaster recovery psychologist David Younger will be coming to Olinda Community House this Friday 17 June to share advice and explore strategies about how the…
-
Residents welcome for afternoon tea with Casey candidate
Ferntree Gully and Belgrave residents have been welcomed to an afternoon tea with independent candidate for Casey Claire Ferres Miles at Seville Public Hall to…
-
Discussion starts about Green Wedge Zoning in Yarra Ranges
At The Nationals For Regional Victoria state conference a discussion has evolved about a possible revaluation of the Yarra Ranges’ Green Wedge Zone. Yarra Ranges…
-
Founder of amateur theatre company acknowledged on Queen’s Birthday list
When Tecoma local Sharyn Mullens Taylor received an email confirming she had been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to…
-
Local firefighter honoured in Queens Birthday list
Veteran Sassafras-Ferny Creek fire brigade volunteer Richard Cromb has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The AFSM recognises…