Government inquiry launches into Optus outage
The Government will undertake a post-incident telecommunications review into the Optus outage that affected millions of Australians yesterday.
Connectivity is absolutely essential for Australian consumers...
AusNet’s $500 million REFCL program completed
The Allan Labor Government is helping keep Victorians safe with the installation of world-leading bushfire safety technology completed across the state.
Minister for Energy...
Waste concerns arise at recent council meeting
Controversy and concern rings out in the Yarra Ranges as locals come to terms with the new FOGO services being introduced to the municipality....
Optus outages cause chaos across the nation
Hills locals have been forcefully disconnected as Optus experienced its worst network outage.
Across the country, those who were connected to the telco provider...
Emergency response in Ferntree Gully
Two CFA units from Ferntree Gully responded to a vehicle into a structure on Burwood Hwy in Ferntree Gully around 6.33pm on November 7.
No...
Stopping discrimination in its tracks
Knox City Council have announced an upcoming training program that will provide practical skills to call out harmful behaviours that can lead to poor...
Report shows methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption on the rise
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)'s latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed a concerning increase in methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption in Australia.
Sampling...
Rate rise to hurt mortgage holders, home buyers
Another interest rate hike will push up mortgage repayments, erode borrowing power and keep a lid on festive season spending.
The 13th cash rate...
Public drunkenness made legal from Cup Day as part of health-led response
The Victorian Government’s health-led response to public intoxication reforms recommended through the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody came into effect on 7...
Cardinia Shire Council looking for feedback on first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan.
The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings that provide...
Monbulk Police seeking owner of drone in Wandin
Monbulk Police are seeking the owner of a drone located in the Wandin area in early October.
In order to claim the drone, the owner...
Cup Day set to bring humidity and chance of a thunderstorm
Melbourne can expect a warm and humid day with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm for Melbourne Cup Day, the Bureau of Meterology...
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Deer control getting underway on Parks Victoria land
Yarra Ranges residents may notice signs near their favourite parks and trails over the coming months warning them to avoid the area at certain...
