Tag: News
New 10-year suicide prevention strategy announced
The devastating loss of each Victorian to suicide is more than just a statistic, they are a beloved family member and friend and in...
Rain, hail and snow predicted across Victoria for weekend
While much of the western part of the country is expecting warm and sunny conditions over the weekend, Victoria will be a very different...
$800 million legal assistance funding welcomed by ECLC
An $800 million legal assistance package has come as a welcomed announcement from the Federal Government after months of advocacy from community legal centres....
Next phase of mental health support established in Lilydale
The Lilydale Mental Health and Wellbeing Local has taken its next step in supporting the community, with the walk-in service now up and running....
Aged care reforms home in on freedom for older Aussies
Senior citizens will be given more support and choice to live their golden years in dignity.
After a breakthrough deal with the coalition, the federal...
AV calls for meaningful conversations this R U OK? Day
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is encouraging everyone to ask, ‘are you okay?’ any day, this R U OK? Day, on Thursday 12 September.
AV pastoral care...
Unsealed roads – complex and ongoing
The Yarra Ranges council have unanimously adopted their unsealed roads strategy despite resident and councillor rumblings on how effectively it will be delivered.
Optimal...
Plaques and Memorials Policy moves forward
Deferred to this week’s council meeting on Tuesday 10 September, the motion for amendments to the Plaques and Memorials Policy were passed unanimously.
Concerns...
Casey, Aston to gain voters as boundary redistribution confirmed
The Federal electoral boundary changes have been finalised by the augmented Electoral Commission for Victoria, with both Casey and Aston to gain townships.
With...
Road Policing and Safety Forum
The Victoria Police Yarra Ranges Road Safety Forum will be held next week as way to raise awareness about road trauma and safety for...
Sporting club grant delay sees Federal MP question the government
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi called out the government in the House of Representatives on 19 August, highlighting their lengthy delays that have left...
Katherine’s Kokoda adventure awaits
The third annual Cowey Selman Kokoda Award was once again granted to an eager young person ready to take on the challenge of Papua...