News
-
RBA raises cash rate by 50 basis points
Residents in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may soon feel the pinch with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing an increase in interest rates.…
-
Storm recovery is still far from over in the Dandenong Ranges
As last year’s June storm came around, Monbulk local Leharna Black’s home was saved from damage but over a month later her life was unexpectedly…
-
State Liberal Party pushes for new SES unit in Olinda
Liberal Opposition Leader Matthew Guy announced his support for a new SES unit to be established in Olinda on Thursday 2 June to relieve two…
-
Sherbrooke Falls re-opens, 1000 Steps remains closed
Parks Victoria has announced the walking tracks at Sherbrooke Falls are now open to visitors following storm recovery works. “The Dandenongs were among the hardest…
-
RSPCA care tips for pets this winter
As the cold weather blasts across Victoria, RSPCA is reminding pet owners to consider their pets and prepare for the cold months ahead. RSPCA Victoria’s…
-
Dandenong Ranges sees little improvement in vital infrastructure
One year on, residents in the Dandenong Ranges are struggling to point out improvements to the vital infrastructure which failed them during the devastating June…
-
Grants Open For Children’s Week Celebrations
The Victorian Government has encouraged all Victorian not-for-profit organisations and local councils to apply for a grant to host an event celebrating Children’s Week in…
-
Next generation of Yarra Ranges agriculture supported by boost for education
The Victorian Government has announced an extra investment in agriculture education in secondary schools supporting more students to embark on a career in the primary…
-
Works started on Suburban Rail Loop
The Lilydale and Belgrave lines are set to be two of the first to benefit from the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) project, with works having…
-
Community development grants now open
Knox City Council has announced the Community Development Fund Program is accepting grant applications for the next financial year. The program offers grants for not-for-profit…
-
Storm trauma still strong
The hills community is still processing the trauma of last year’s severe storm events, Emerald SES unit controller said. “When we have high winds those…
-
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best
Despite the storm being labelled a “freak weather event”, Emerald SES unit controller Ben Owen is urging the community to be prepared this winter season.…