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The Mooroolbark Community Garden committee and volunteers have been left devastated after more than 100 plants, trees and seedlings were removed or destroyed. A volunteer…

Local homelessness support service Anchor Community Care is reporting a concerning rise in reports of rough sleepers, highlighting the need to address pressures facing residents.…

Boral Limited (Boral) has put forward a proposal to extend Montrose Quarry, which would see the continued supply of critical construction materials to support Victorian…

Outer East residents are being encouraged to take part in some citizen science as a special species migrates over the region this spring and summer.…

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season. When a bushfire broke…

Looking to understand community sentiment and trends when it comes to policing and crime in the Yarra Ranges, a Neighbourhood Policing Forum is scheduled for…

It’s “shocktober” this month, and Ambulance Victoria are encouraging Victorians to know the location of their nearest automated external defibrillators (AEDs). AEDs are automated devices…

Established by the International Congress of Zookeepers in 2015, International Zookeeper Day is celebrated annually on 4 October to recognise the hard work and dedication…

On the topic of bushfire risk, research and emergency plans, the roles of governmental departments, councils and CFAs tend to appear front and centre. The…

New road safety ratings have been revealed for some of Australia’s most well-travelled roads, and a few in the Yarra Ranges have been identified as…

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a series of arsons surrounding the Halley Supple Reserve (Coldstream Football / Cricket Club Oval) between 3 and…

The speed limit through Lilydale’s main drag will be lowered to 40km/hour in a move touted as a way to improve safety. Transport Victoria crews…