Bin that butt
A Yarra Ranges firefighter says a flicked cigarette butt could spark a catastrophic blaze.
Montrose CFA PR co-ordinator Eddie Tichelaar said the region was “so...
Planned power outage in Wandin attracts criticism
Ausnet has defended its decision to go ahead with a planned outage in the Yarra Ranges despite a state wide total fire ban being...
Carpark to help address social isolation for veterans
Work has begun to improve the car park at the Upwey-Belgrave RSL.
When finished RSL members will benefit from a sealed car park, improved drive...
Total Fire Ban declared for Tuesday
A state wide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Tuesday 15 January, as Victoria’s heatwave continues.
No fire can be lit or allowed...
Sirens issue warning
Don’t expect a fire truck.
That’s the warning from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade Captain Peter Smith ahead of the fire season.
He particularly wanted to...
Fatal shed fire
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal shed fire in Ferntree Gully.
Emergency services were called to Station Street following reports...
New Yarra Ranges CEO
Yarra Ranges Council will welcome a new CEO to its helm next month.
Councillors voted unanimously to appoint Tammi Rose to the position at their...
From trauma to triumph
A Ferntree gully woman who was a child abuse victim has turned trauma into triumph after using boxing to build her shattered confidence.
After her...
Students celebrate ATAR excellence
Results for Year 12 students across the state were released on December 18 and students from Mater Christi College have come out on top...
Call to all Junior Rangers
Parks Victoria is inviting children and their families to have fun learning about nature by joining Junior Ranger activities this school holidays.
Park rangers host...
Blewitt celebrates 50 years of teaching.
In December last year, St Thomas More’s Primary School in Belgrave proudly celebrated grade / prep educator Carol Blewitt’s 50th year of teaching.
To honour...
Get your geek on
These School holidays Girl Geek Academy, the first women-founded learning academy for girl geek hackers, hustlers and hipsters, is delivering a series of STEM-focused...