Easing the transition from primary to secondary school
The State Government is helping keep students engaged in their education as they move from primary school into secondary school – a period where...
Ferntree Gully teacher celebrates second consecutive gold medal with SSV basketball team
A Ferntree Gully primary school teacher and basketball enthusiast has proven to be at the peak of her coaching game, after leading her ‘School...
Will 2024 see women reach gender balance in the Yarra Ranges?
It’s local election time and by the end of October this year the Yarra Ranges will see a freshly voted-in group of councillors -...
Families ‘cutting back on food’ as cost of living bites
As the cost-of-living crisis plunges more Australians into food insecurity, pressure is mounting on state and federal governments to take action.
About a third of...
Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in...
Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Australians are being urged to upgrade their mobile phones and check their medical devices as public safety concerns delay the 3G network shutdown.
Telstra and...
One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action...
One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action...
Emerald’s iconic ‘Gingers’ salon celebrates 60 years of style and community
Emerald's popular hairdressing salon ‘Gingers’ is celebrating its 60 birthday this year.
The hair salon was founded by the Emerald-local Patricia Hartje in 1964, and...
Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre...
Biking for charity
In efforts to raise funds for Foothills Community Care (FCC), the Norton Owners Club of Victoria are organising a charity ride.
The event will take...
Council takes swift motion on invasive weeds
The ongoing impact of environmental weeds across Australia has resulted in a local council’s unanimous motion to take action.
After recent attention from local community...
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2025 Horseland Wandin Park International Horse Event cancelled
The Wandin Park Association Inc. met on Tuesday 21 January to discuss the 2025 Horseland Wandin Park International Horse Event.
The Anker family, along...
