State government announces $73 million in storm recovery
The Victorian state government has announced more than $73 million will be provided to aid with ongoing repairs and recovery following the June storms.
Storm...
Man fined $25,000 for illegal dumping in the Dandenong Ranges
A Mernda man has been fined $25,000 for illegally dumping chemical drums in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
The EPA investigated and charged Rodney Charles...
Volunteer firefighters address the impacts of climate change
“Weather conditions that drove the Black Summer fires will be FOUR TIMES more likely under forecast levels of global warming – that’s what we...
Shop local and late in Upwey
Rogue Bear in Upwey is running a Christmas late night shopping time featuring fun activities, discounts, prizes and product sampling on Thursday 16 December.
Owner...
Last Upwey community meal of the year
Foothills Community Care is running their final Upwey Monday night community meal for 2021 on 20 December.
With current Covid restrictions they are offering hot...
11-year-old Tecoma student wins inventor award
A Tecoma primary student has won the opportunity to make her own invention a reality after taking out the top prize in ClickView Aussie...
Last Ferntree Gully community meal of the year
Foothills Community Care is running their final regular Wednesday night meal for 2021 on Wednesday 15 December.
They are offering hot takeaway meals to enjoy...
Yarra Ranges Landcare welcome facilitator
Yarra Ranges Landcare Network has welcomed its new facilitator this week as part of a State Government funded program.
Brian Davey has accepted the...
Recognising Monbulk’s volunteers
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Volunteering Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary efforts of Victoria’s hard-working volunteers.
The awards are an opportunity to recognise...
CFA Santa run returns
The annual Kallista-The Patch CFA Santa run will make a return this Christmas after Covid-19 cancelled the event last year.
Santa Clause will be visiting...
Yarra Ranges Council Fire Slash Program continues
Yarra Ranges Council and contractors are cutting roadside grass to cut back winter growth, as part of its annual Fire Slash program.
The program, which...
Sassafras mum proving there is life after illness
A Sassafras woman is proving there is life after illness as she prepares to hike the Tasmania wilderness with her teenage son to raise...
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Council calls for $100 million owed to hills
Cardinia Shire Council remains committed to sealing roads through the hills with Mayor Kowarzik saying the Federal Government should “finish” what was started.
Last week...
