Final call to clear property as Fire Danger Period approaches
The Fire Danger Period for Yarra Ranges 2023-24 will begin at 1am on Monday 18 December, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared.
During...
A crafty cardboard Christmas village
A hand crafted Christmas village made entirely from cardboard took Barbara Fergusson hours to craft.
Taking up her entire kitchen table, there's something to...
Thunderstorm asthma warning issued, hot and muggy conditions expected
Due to a high risk forecast in the central district for Wednesday 13 December, a thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued.
The combination of...
Hills school graduates receive special pens as parting gift
Sixth graders at primary schools across the Hills were given a special graduation present as Monbulk MP Daniella De Martino and not-for-profit Treasuring Our...
Sassafrass Hall open for consult
Community gathering spaces occupy a beating heart in the hills and remain a treasured way to plan vital resources and recreation in the coming...
Call to replant historic oak trees in Kallista
Petitioners are calling on Yarra Ranges Council to protect the streetscape of Kallista after historic oak trees were reportedly cut down.
Several oak trees...
Grants nurturing sports stars of the future
The state government is helping more kids get active and fostering the talents of Victoria’s future sports stars through Active Schools Grants.
Minister for...
Monbulk ‘hero’ returns home
Monbulk’s local hero - professor Arnold Dix - has returned to his home town of Monbulk after rescuing 41 workers from a tunnel in...
Toy safety checks a must this Christmas
It is safety first for the Christmas season with product checks a priority across Victoria for Consumer Affairs.
Victorian families are being urged to...
Santa and songs to fill the Hills!
The festive season is here and in full swing – with visits from the jolly red fellow himself and a chance to embrace community...
Locals ‘less than happy’ with big bank closure in Emerald
Locals are seeing red after National Australia Bank’s (NAB) announcement it would be shutting up shop in Emerald in March 2024.
Menzies Creek local...
Beating heart going strong after 25 years
The Upwey and Hills community recently celebrated 25 years with Burrinja over music, speech, art, song and celebration.
On 3 December, Burriinja celebrated with...
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Batteries and e-waste do not belong in the bin
Cardinia residents are being urged to keep their community safe by not putting batteries or e-waste in their household bins.
E-waste is any item with...
