News
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Students prepare for a most Spectacular show
Students from around the state are preparing and counting down to one of the biggest performances of their lives as they take on the State…
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What’s behind the FOGO cost?
Controversy is in the air around the Yarra Ranges Council’s introduction of FOGO bins to the community, however, they aren’t as bad as believed. Whilst…
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Andy darts into hall of fame
Forty years after winning multiple national and international titles, Seville East’s Andy Robinson has been inducted into the Darts Australia Hall of Fame. Attending the…
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Liberals retain Warrandyte in by-election
Charity manager Nicole Werner has claimed victory in the Victorian seat of Warrandyte, retaining the northeast Melbourne stronghold for the Liberal Party. Ms Werner was…
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Funding saves Japara, long term commitment made
Japara’s Kilsyth Community Hub has been handed a long term lifeline after an independent report identified a need for increased funding from Yarra Ranges Council.…
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Mooroolbark Community Garden prepares to launch
The Mooroolbark Community Garden is preparing to open on Saturday 2 September. Having held working bees throughout last week to get all 12 garden beds…
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Charges laid for eastern suburbs thefts
Three youths have been arrested following alleged thefts from bottle shops and stores across Melbourne, including Montrose. Between Friday 18 August and Tuesday 22 August,…
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Police investigate assault claim levelled at ousted MP
Police are investigating serious assault allegations levelled against former Victorian Labor MP Will Fowles. Premier Daniel Andrews sought Mr Fowles’ resignation from the parliamentary Labor…
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Step in the right direction
Spring is on it’s way and a local environmental group will celebrate the only way they know how at this time of year – by…
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One in 10 students need additional support, NAPLAN results show
Around 10 per cent of students across Australia need additional support in literacy and numeracy to meet higher NAPLAN expectations, according to the latest data…
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Keeping Varroa mite out of Victoria
Beekeepers are urged to be vigilant in monitoring for Varroa mite and keep up-to-date with permits, as Agriculture Victoria strengthens its surveillance in response to…
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Prepare now for fires
With a dry spring and hot summer on the horizon, locals are being urged to prepare for this years’ upcoming bushfire season. The Bureau of…