News
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Work and study at the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre
Dandenong Ranges residents and businesses will be able to enjoy access to a new coworking space in the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre from Monday…
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Greater Glider reclassified as endangered
The beloved native Greater Glider has been moved from vulnerable to endangered status according to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, effective from…
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RAT’s to continue being provided to schools
Up to 46.4 million RATs will be provided over terms three and four to schools and early childhood services, ensuring the continuation of face-to-face learning…
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Government extends Ffree flu vaccinations until Sunday
The Victorian Government has announced its free flu vaccination program has been extended until Sunday 10 July. The flu vaccination is already free for children…
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Police execute warrant in Ferntree Gully, find suspicious device
A quiet suburban street was upended after a specialised police unit executing a warrant found a suspicious device on the property. Officers from the Illicit…
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Bomb threat in Ferntree Gully
Police are currently working on a suspected bomb scare at a Ferntree Gully property. Victoria Police have confirmed a ‘device’ was located while Illicit Firearms…
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Recall for Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
A number of popular Lucas’ Papaw Ointment products have been recalled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration because of microbial contamination, with three different species of…
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Knox Council welcomes commitments for tram route 75 extension study
The route-75 tram could very well extend into Knox in the near future, with Knox City Council welcoming the Liberal Victorian opposition’s announcement of a…
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Helping prisoners transition back into homes
The Victorian Government is set to help prisoners who have served their sentences avoid crisis accommodation and getting caught in a loop of homelessness through…
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Monbulk Liberal Candidate Gareth Ward on James Merlino’s retirement: “It’s the same fight”
Gareth Ward, the Victorian Liberal Party’s candidate for Monbulk, won’t be changing his plans after the announcement of current MP James Merlino’s retirement. “I’m too…
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People advised to check smoke alarms after Monbulk house fire
After CFA crews attended a recent house fire, 2nd Lieutenant at the Monbulk Fire Brigade Glenn Hickingbotham is advising Dandenong Ranges residents regularly test and…
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Residents encouraged to roll up their sleeves
A Gembrook CFA volunteer firefighter is giving big for the 2022 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Challenge. So far, CFA (Vic) is predicted…