NAB unveils disaster relief grants for severe storms victims
NAB launches relief measures for customers affected by major storms in Victoria which commenced 25 August 2024.
Disaster Relief Grants of $1000 are being made...
Lilydale’s favourite end of year event returning bigger and better
The third annual end of year street fair, festival and parade in Lilydale is just months away and this year there’s been a few...
Yarra Ranges’ ballot drawn, council elections soon to be underway
The ballot has been drawn for the Yarra Ranges’ upcoming council elections, with changes potentially afoot with a number of new candidates vying for...
Garden abounds with community, connection one year on
Reaching their five year plan in just 12 months, the Mooroolbark Community Garden (MCG) has transformed from just garden plots to a multipurpose, completely...
Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds
A recent CFA survey revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at...
Social media age cap discussion
Discussion surrounding a new age cap for social media has erupted since the Albanese Government’s announcement on Tuesday 10 September.
The proposed legislation is scheduled...
Stormwater plan gets green light as blueprint for flood mitigation
After a two week deferral, Yarra Ranges Council adopted its Stormwater Policy and Stormwater Management Plan despite renewed calls for improvements from the community....
Vets welcome recommendations but call for immediate action
The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was handed down on Monday 9 September - a pivotal moment addressing...
Finding purpose, providing home and hope: 30 years of foster caring
Three decades and countless hours of support, guidance and family has been at the centre of a Mount Evelyn couple’s desire to give as...
Ambulance scarcity felt across the outer east
Montrose, Ringwood and Yarra Junction were among 30 ambulance branches in metro Melbourne to drop ambulance crews overnight on Saturday 14 September according to...
Students set sustainable standards in Lilydale
With sustainability at the forefront of a year-long project, Lilydale Heights College (LHC) students finally saw their work come to fruition with the installation...
Yarra Valley Water customer service staff shine bright at the Auscontact awards
Yarra Valley Water’s customer service trainer Elisha Brayshaw has won the
Training Professional of Year (VIC/TAS) at the 2024 Auscontact Awards.
Run by the Australian Contact...