2023 IN REVIEW: Looking back on The Voice referendum
The referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was a hotly debated topic locally and throughout the country in the lead-up to voting day.
Here’s...
State’s road toll soars to highest level in 15 years
Victoria has officially recorded its worst road toll in 15 years, with a flurry of deaths over the holiday period capping a horror 2023.
Sixteen...
New driver safety focus
A local community school is helping ensure their students take safely to the roads as they obtain their driver's licenses.
Cire Community School, with funds...
CFA call on residents to be citizen scientists on the ground
CFA is calling on Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ to help contribute critical information about the state’s fire risk.
The 2023-24 fire season is expected...
Kindness gives hope for 2024
Paying it forward
On 3 January, at approximately 2.50pm at the Mt Evelyn IGA supermarket my wife and I were shopping for a couple...
Rise in animal cruelty reports across Yarra Ranges
Reports of horse-related cruelty in the Yarra Ranges topped the rankings across the state last financial year, something RSPCA Victoria would like to see...
Coldstream fatal collision a tragic end to Boxing Day
Boxing Day ended with another life added to the road death toll with a fatal collision occurring in Coldstream.
Emergency services were called to...
Top tips for holidaying with your pet
It’s set to be a busy summer for Victorians, but preparing for a holiday with a four-legged family members with you can be hard....
Take a pause, make a stop when travelling this holiday season
Victorians are being urged to put driving safely at the top of their ‘to do’ list this festive season, as the state experiences the...
Underquoting taskforce ramps up
Victoria's dedicated taskforce targeting underquoting has in 15 months of operation issued more than $1 million in fines to estate agencies caught underquoting and...
Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and...
Protect yourself this summer
SunSmart Victoria is warning residents in the Outer East, that between November and February, Victorians are 11.5 times more likely to require emergency assistance...
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Reconstruction works upcoming for Edward Road
Road reconstruction works are expected to begin along Edward Road in Chirnside Park as of late April, early May continuing throughout the month.
This...
