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...
Buses replace trains on Belgrave line between Bayswater and Upper Ferntree Gully
Buses are replacing trains on the Belgrave line between Bayswater and Upper Ferntree Gully, due to fallen trees on the tracks.
Some services may terminate...
Bookings open for school holiday actvities
Following a range of successful Children’s Week events, Yarra Ranges families are being encouraged to keep an eye out for School Holiday activities in...
Strong winds set to hit today
Damaging wind with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to extend into eastern Victoria during the afternoon and evening, including most of...
Worksafe urge for heat and wind prep today
With temperatures soaring and showers and thunderstorms forecast on Friday 8 December, with similar forecasts into next week, Worksafe is urging businesses to be...
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World-leading cancer treatment centre opens its doors
Leading skin cancer specialists will now be able to detect cancer earlier with the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre home to the...
