News
-
‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required funding…
-
Sustainable Kallista Log House hits the market
Finished seven years ago and built to meet the standards of the ‘Passivhaus’ criteria, the iconic Kallista ‘log house’ is a leading example for sustainability…
-
Pilot parking program to be trialled in Warburton
A new pilot program for parking is set to be trialled in Warburton after being approved by councillors at the Tuesday 14 May Yarra Ranges…
-
Questions raised about effectiveness of Budget boosts for healthcare
Support for some of the most pressing healthcare concerns in Australia received some support in the 2023/24 Federal Budget. The first cab off the rank…
-
Ryobi two-in-one nailer and stapler recalled
A Ryobi S Airwave 2-in-1 Brad Nailer/Stapler, model RA-NBS1832, available at Bunning stores nationally has been recalled. Affected products will display a date code on…
-
Men’s football team stood down for unacceptable behaviour
Knox Football Netball Club’s development team has been stood down indefinitely following reports of unacceptable behaviour from male players towards an opposing women’s team. Female…
-
Defibrillators now accessible at every staffed train station in Melbourne
Victorians now have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at every staffed station across Melbourne’s train network. There are now an extra 71 devices across…
-
Wear Orange with pride for the SES
Wear Orange Wednesday approaches and the SES volunteers across the Yarra Ranges have been busier than ever this year. Each year the Victoria State Emergency…
-
Massive turn out for man trapped by machinery in Gembrook
A complex multi personnel rescue has seen a man airlifted to hospital from Gembrook after being trapped for over two hours. The afternoon of Tuesday…
-
Missing young 14 year old boy has been found
Just three days after being reported missing a young boy has been located by police. A young boy, Taj who is 14- years old was…
-
$9.3 billion surplus announced in Federal Budget as heavy future deficits loom
The Albanese Labor Government handed down its second successive operating surplus in the Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May. Casey MP Aaron Violi shared his…
-
RACV survey finds tailgating the most common road rage behaviour in Victoria
Following a poll asking Victorians what type of road rage behaviour they see most, RACV is reminding Victorian motorists to refrain from, and remain aware…