Firefighters stationed to protect Melbourne’s water
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters recruited by Melbourne Water have been preparing the land surrounding its reservoirs and assets to help reduce bushfire...
Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley.
Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her...
Police warn Lilydale residents to lock vehicles after spate of thefts
A spate of thefts from vehicles has triggered a reminder from police for people to lock their vehicles.
Cars in the vicinity of Nelson...
Victorians urged to take care as temperatures soar
The government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves and others as the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most...
Charges laid after illicit firearm arrests in the outer east
Detectives have charged nine people after making the arrests earlier this week after an investigation into an organised crime syndicate allegedly trafficking firearms and...
First QFF detection in Yarra Ranges
The first spotting of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Ranges has led to the urging of residents to be on the lookout...
Police seek information on protester
Mooroolbark Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man linked with a group of protesters.
A victim was attempting to enter his place...
Speeding drivers top the offence table over long weekend
Speeding drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend.
Operation...
Raids seize illicit firearms across the outer east
A string of warrants across the outer east has resulted in the arrests of nine people believed to be connected to an organised crime...
Flood fight builds in Bristol Crescent
With January’s unexpected rain, renewed calls from residents along Bristol Crescent and Valencia Road have been voiced, claiming nothing has been done to fix...
Kilsyth timber company fined after EPA finds illegal industrial waste
A Kilsyth-based timber processor has been fined $20,000 without conviction after an inspection by EPA Victoria found thousands of cubic metres of illegally stored...
Woori Yallock Farm School principal retires
The Woori Yallock Farm School’s long-standing principal is retiring, wrapping up his teaching career after over 30 years of providing a practical learning opportunity.
Principal...
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Boy charged after alleged crime series in Melbourne’s East
Multiple alleged robberies across eastern Melbourne, including Kilsyth, have resulted in a young boy being charged for a number of offences, with police still...
