News
-
Kilsyth school secures over $1.1 million for major upgrade
Ghilgai School in Kilsyth is set to undergo a significant transformation after securing $1.15 million in State Government funding to modernise its facilities. The funding…
-
Eight years on, the Ringwood Repair Cafe is stronger than ever
Marie Beale and her fabulous team at the Ringwood Repair Cafe have just celebrated their eighth birthday. Launched on 17 November 2018, the Ringwood group…
-
First food waste delivery at Lilydale’s new renewable energy hub
Lilydale’s new food waste to energy facility has received its first commercial food waste delivery, marking a major step toward a cleaner and more sustainable…
-
Doctor accused of toilet filming faces 775 more charges
Police will lay an additional 775 charges against a junior doctor from Croydon, accused of filming staff in toilets across three major hospitals. Ryan Cho,…
-
The perfect fit: Rachel’s love of people led her to fulfilling employment
Rachel Ovari, 22, loves what she does for work, and she’s grateful every day for the opportunity to have found fulfilling employment. Living with a…
-
‘Double catastrophe’: builder collapse pain compounded
Claims to a taxpayer-funded housing insurance scheme were plagued by poor communication and a lack of transparency, leaving some to experience a “double catastrophe”. In…
-
Know your places of last resort in a bushfire emergency
When it comes to being prepared for bushfire season, knowing your places of last resort is vital. While getting out early is encouraged first and…
-
Carols return to Lilydale
It’s nearly Christmas time again, and Lilydale Township Action Group are excited to announce that they will be holding Carols in the Park on Saturday…
-
Kilsyth man charged after alleged police assault at Melbourne protest
A 56-year-old Kilsyth man was one of two people charged last week following a violent protest in Melbourne last month, where police were allegedly assaulted…
-
Beyond the mat: Pilates pro fights Yarra Valley homelessness
After driving past a couple living in their car all throughout winter, pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris decided she could use her platform for good. Having…
-
Dandenong Ranges knitters warm hearts in Ukraine
Based in the Dandenong Ranges, the Australian Crafters’ Aid Network (ACAN) is a group of knitters who collect and distribute hand-crafted items to bring warmth…
-
Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed
Students who were seriously injured when a truck crashed into the back of their school bus can finally move on now the driver has been…












