Cash rate rises again with more increases expected
A ninth consecutive cash rate rise has been announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), up by 25 basis points to 3.35 per...
Therapy dog visits staff at Maroondah Hospital
The staff at Maroondah Hospital have been treated to a visit from therapy dog, Hope, as part of the Pet Therapy Program.
Hope,...
Get a whiff of this! Nose-turning spices for Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos
Zoo keepers are spicing things up for Healesville Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos by introducing floral, musky, sweet and pungent odours to their habitat.
A selection of...
New student program to boost mental health workforce
A new program will be delivered to streamline mental health students straight into the workforece.
Minister for Mental Health Gabrielle Williams announced the new...
Potent pentylone pills circulating
Orange-coloured, brick-shaped tablets with a ‘Nike tick’ design sold as MDMA are being found to have both pentylone and MDMA, causing recent hospitalisations.
There have...
A triumphant outcome for our fallen trees
Throughout recent years, Yarra Ranges residents have braved their fair share of natural disasters, still feeling the effects of weather events like the June...
Be aware of measles symptoms in Victoria after case detection
A new case of measles has been identified in a return flight from an overseas traveller on Saturday January 28.
The case was infectious on...
Second service station raises concerns with Mount Evelyn community
A proposal to build a second service station in Mount Evelyn has left over one hundred residents and concerned parents baffled by the choice...
Yarra Ranges children encouraged to get eyes tested with increased screen time recorded
With the return of the school year, Yarra Ranges optometrists are encouraging parents to take their children for an eye test as screen time...
Footy and netball clubs encouraged to lobby local councils to apply for grants
Footy and netball clubs can now vouch to their councils to make an application for the Victorian Government's Country Football and Netball grants program.
Up...
Yarra Ranges Council proudly march at Midsumma today
Yarra Ranges Council will be joining a swathe of local councils in proudly marching at Melbourne’s Midsumma Pride March today.
‘Midsumma Pride March is a...
LSV warns of hidden dangers around water
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging people to never underestimate the risks around water, as data reveals swimming, paddling, or wading as the...
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School families get help with cost of living pressures
The state budget will deliver a once-off bonus for school kids across the state later this year, to support families with school costs.
The government...
