News
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Celebrate Victoria’s treasured trees: Nominations Open for 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to open for nominations for the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year on Monday 1 July. Attracting…
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Winter school holidays road safety reminder
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, with the state’s schools break for winter holidays…
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Cold snap sees frost blanket the region
The first week of July has brought with it a cold snap of frosty mornings and clear skies but meteorologists have said, so far, it…
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Youth have a say on anti-vaping campaigns
With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of vapes…
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Aussies chill on cold homes
Have you been feeling cold this winter at the comfort of your own home? You are not alone. Recent research from RMIT professors have found…
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Crime sees slight rise in outer east
Property-related crimes have driven up crime across Victoria this year and overall crime is up across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley according to the…
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Petition put to the AEC to change the name of the Casey electorate
The Voices 4 Casey group has put forward a petition for the federal electorate of Casey to have a new name as part of the…
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‘System doesn’t work’ says Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council joined some of the state’s peak local government bodies in making a submission to a Victorian Legislative Council inquiry investigating municipal funding…
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Trains set to return to Lilydale Line
Trains will resume running on the Lilydale Line on Friday 5 July after the removal of the Dublin Road, Ringwood East and Coolstore Road, Croydon…
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Growing a healthy, smiling generation
The next generation of preschoolers has learnt about the importance of keeping their teeth healthy through activities, games and making habits fun. Mount Evelyn’s Fernhill…
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Youth crime on the rise for some
Despite additional resources in place some local government areas in the outer east of Victoria are facing steady rises in youth crime. Under 18-year-olds are…
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Homemade explosive device located in Montrose
Police are seeking information after a homemade explosive device was located near the intersection of Cardigan Road and Belfast Road Montrose at 3.30pm on Saturday…












