Reducing pollution from wood fire heaters
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging owners of wood fire heaters to reduce smoke in the community this winter.
The council said smoke pollution caused by...
Coldstream CFA officially opens new $1.5 million station
The Coldstream Fire Brigade has officially opened its new state of the art facility on Killara Road.
The $1.5 million dollar project has...
Becoming dually qualified to expand opportunities
Making a career change can be a daunting task but for Mooroolbark’s Michael MacDonald, 35, taking up a plumbing apprenticeship during the height of...
Croydon teenager restrained by homeowner after aggravated burglary
A Croydon teenager has been taken into police custody for aggravated burglary after the homeowner made a citizens arrest.
Police were told the teen...
Croydon SDS welcomes ministers for a tour
Croydon Special Developmental School received a visit from local State members on Wednesday 1 June to view the progress of the upgrades to its...
New project helping unpaid carers find jobs and training
The Victorian Government-funded Carers Employment Support Program is set to help 108 carers in the Outer East to pursue their dream jobs through the...
Mooroolbark Men’s Shed surprised by grant
Mooroolbark Men’s Shed has been the lucky recipient of an Australia Post grant to fund the purchase of new equipment for their toolbox.
Nominated...
Dire rental market continues to have impact
The issue of social and affordable housing and rentals available within the Victorian market continues to be raised particularly by those on the front...
Legalise Cannabis Australia eyes state election after increase in support
With a surprising federal election result bringing Legalise Cannabis Australia within touching distance of a federal Senate seat, the party is now eyeing the...
Giving young people an education alternative in Croydon
The new Croydon Community School (CCS) campus is set to open next term, with the final touches being completed throughout June, ready to welcome...
Inspiro CEO takes to the streets for homelessness
Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan is taking on the challenge of sleeping out in the cold for the third time in a row in just...
Free flu vaccinations announced for the month of June
Victorians will be able to book in for free flu vaccinations during the month of June after the State Government announced a $33 million...
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The Indian summer we have been enjoying so far is coming to an end with trees almost into their full autumn colour and increasingly...
