News
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Charges laid after illicit firearm arrests in the outer east
Detectives have charged nine people after making the arrests earlier this week after an investigation into an organised crime syndicate allegedly trafficking firearms and drugs…
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First QFF detection in Yarra Ranges
The first spotting of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Ranges has led to the urging of residents to be on the lookout to…
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‘Clock stoppers’: mobile paramedics model under review
Victoria’s mobile ambulance service could be overhauled following the death of a regionally based paramedic and dispatch concerns. A new operating model for Mobile Intensive…
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Nominate a Knox volunteer today
Knox City Council is calling for nominations in its annual Community Awards, recognising and celebrating the valuable contribution volunteers make to the community. Nominations are…
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Light shone on Monbulk Fire Brigade’s specialist rope team
Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. Called District 13 Rope Rescue Team – which also includes members from Wandin…
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Out of the ordinary
Publisher, director tried and true councillor and mother of three Susan Riley is a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia in the…
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Raids seize illicit firearms across the outer east
A string of warrants across the outer east has resulted in the arrests of nine people believed to be connected to an organised crime syndicate…
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Speeding drivers top the offence table over long weekend
Speeding drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. Operation…
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Women encouraged to join Emerald Men’s Shed
Since the closure of the Hills She Shed, the Emerald Men’s Shed Incorporated (EMS) has had several enquiries from women asking what woodworking options are…
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Mullum Mullum hosts vital breast cancer screening
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place will be hosting vital breast cancer screening for women on February 12 and 13 in EACH Ferntree Gully. Breast Cancer…
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Australia Day awards shine a light on local stars
Locals making an impact on the community were acknowledged at an Australia Day Breakfast ceremony held by the Rotary Club of Monbulk and District Inc…
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Cockatoo’s best and brightest recognised
Cries of ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi’ could be heard throughout Cockatoo in the early hours of Australia Day last week, as part of…