Let there be lights
The mammoth task of rebuilding the Dandenong Ranges power network is running ahead of schedule.
After a crew of around 500 Ausnet workers took to...
Bringing arts and community together
After four days without power following the storm, the moment light was restored to Burrinja Cultural Centre was a lightbulb moment. Eager to help,...
Let there be lights
Around 500 Ausnet workers will be on the ground in the Dandenongs in coming days to rebuild the power network.
Ausnet has advised street access...
Five charged with Ranges car thefts
Five people have been charged with alleged car thefts in the storm-afflicted disaster zone in the Dandenong Ranges.
Two Dandenong men, a Clayton man, a...
“A real dog’s act”
Heartless thieves have stolen generators and burgled the vacant houses of storm-battered Yarra Ranges residents.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patten told 3AW on Thursday...
Stranded by road and reception
Triple zero (000) is usually the one number anyone can call. A lifeline, regardless of coverage. But on Wednesday 9 June, residents of the...
Dancing through the darkness
A vibrant local Zumba teacher has pledged to cart her boombox to Kalorama oval in coming weeks, running free dance classes to boost mental...
Relief for businesses without power
Dandenong Ranges businesses suffering from ongoing power outages are eligible for new grants.
The government recently announced that prolonged power outage payments of $2,500 per...
Gully syndicate wins big
Twenty Ferntree Gully tattslotto syndicate players received a life changing phone call last weekend after their syndicate took out division one in the TattsLotto...
Calls to recycle fallen hardwood
With enough tree debris to “fill the MCG” currently lying on the ground across the Dandenong Ranges, a local tree cutting service is calling...
Woman rescued from ‘closed’ forest
Emerald SES volunteers have reiterated the plea for visitors to stay away from the Dandenong Ranges after a woman had to be rescued from...
Tourist attractions damaged
Several iconic Dandenong Ranges tourist destinations have suffered extensive damage in the recent storm that swept through the mountain, with the attractions set to...
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Hills homeowners share sustainable solutions
This year, Belgrave and Upwey are opening their doors for Sustainable House Day, offering a unique chance to explore two homes built with eco-friendly...
