Local Vietnam War veteran shares his story
Lilydale RSL president Bill Dobson shared his experience of the Vietnam War prior to the 2025 Anzac Day.
2025 marks special milestones of war...
Building local political engagement as younger voters outnumber boomers
The time has come when young voters will outnumber baby boomers in a federal election but with many said to be disengaged from the...
Ambere Livori is the One Nation candidate for Casey
Ambere Livori has been announced as the Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party candidate for the seat of Casey in the upcoming federal election.
The...
‘Pop up’ food relief
Special pop-up food events are helping people across Eastern Melbourne, boosting regular food relief efforts, diverting food waste and connecting people this school holidays....
Housing affordability is key to unlocking votes
One of the highest ranking issues for the urban area heading into this federal election was housing affordability and accessibility.
Nearly half of all...
Thousands of poppies delight Main Street ahead of Anzac Day
Hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of knitted poppies later, a special commemorative Anzac Day display has been installed in Lilydale.
The group of...
Young Montrose gardener awarded for calming oasis
A young Montrose gardener has been recognised for designing and creating her own oasis at home at the Victoria in Bloom awards.
Sharliya Bell,...
Early voting for Casey
Across the Casey electorate, early voting will be running at a number of locations from Tuesday 22 April right up to the day before...
Family First Party candidate Dan Nebauer
Former serviceman Dan Nebauer declared candidacy for the electorate of Casey as a member of the Family First Party.
Mr Nebauer has developed strong...
Chloe Bond declares candidacy for electorate of Casey
Chloe Bond is representing the Animal Justice Party for the seat of Casey in the 2025 federal election.
She has lived in two different...
School enjoys a new purple patch with grant boost
A beloved Mount Evelyn community garden and fitness centre will be given much-needed makeovers with a $15,000 grant from Yarra Valley Water.
Yarra Hills Secondary...
Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged
On the east coast and in the west, Labor and the coalition are hyping up true believers as they sharpen their focus on housing...
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Celebrating volunteers: a day of connection, empowerment, and compassion
It was a day full of heart and energy at the Knox Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, 29 April, as volunteers and community groups...
