30 firefighters suppress house fire in Kilsyth
A Kilsyth house fire billowing smoke into the night sky required a major turnout from firefighters as residents evacuated onto the road.
Fire Rescue...
Unique silo rescue success
Emergency services were called to a unique rescue in Coldstream earlier this week after a person was trapped inside a chicken feed hopper.
The...
New grant helps fund Welfare Coordinator for the Yarra Valley Winter Shelter
A new grant is set to bolster the staffing of Stable One’s Winter Shelter Network this year.
Stable One is a recipient of one of...
Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November...
Lightning strike sends radio into shock
In an uncommon but not unlikely incident, a Yarra Ranges community broadcaster had to act quickly after a lightning strike hit its antenna causing...
Domestic violence victims resorting to levy-hit short-stay accommodation for safety
Reporting from the Herald Sun has revealed that domestic violence victims are being inadvertently hit with the Victorian Government’s short-stay levy as they use...
Email scams rife, stories of those impacted
To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February.
The Star Mail...
Lightning sparks upwards of 200 fires across Victoria
Fires, sparked by lightning, have in recent weeks been popping up across the Yarra Ranges and around the state, from severe to minor.
Early...
Delays and drama as Wildlife Victoria comes under fire
Animal rescue groups and the chief animal rescue authority in Victoria are at odds, with delays blowing out and leaving injured animals without quick...
Parking petition lodged with Yarra Ranges Council
The Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG) formally submitted and presented its petition to Yarra Ranges Council calling for “fair and reasonable carparking signage”.
Having...
Community panel secured, set to inform stormwater decisions
The Stormwater Community Reference Panel (SCRP) was formed without opposition at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday, with all applicants securing a seat...
National Servicemen’s Day Service in Mount Evelyn
While Australians were celebrating Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, Mount Evelyn RSL paused to honour the contribution of young Australian men called up...
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The Thrill of Love
A story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in England for murder. Written by Amanda Whittington.
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