Tag: News
A year of repairing success in Chirnside Park
In a little over 12 months, Chirnside Park’s Repair Cafe has saved an estimated 1000kg of waste from going to landfill, built strong community...
Come for a Dads Chat
An opportunity for local men with young children in their lives is coming up.
Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains is hosting a free online...
Objections to federal electorate redistribution are in
The next stage of the Victorian Redistribution of federal electorates is underway, with objections to the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) draft decision now being...
Mooroolbark assault under investigation
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Mooroolbark earlier this week.
It is understood four unknown males assaulted another male about 4.50pm on...
Firefighter recruitment is open across Victoria
Yarra Ranges residents can be part of the annual recruitment drive for Forest Fire Management Victoria as applications are now open.
Diverse and exciting...
Icy mornings captured by residents
While most people probably tried to avoid getting out of bed as long as possible on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July as the...
Mt Burnett vollies capture the moment a bright object crosses the night sky
Bright objects across the winter sky were picked up by the Mount Burnett Observatory on their all-sky camera and volunteers were happy to report...
Celebrate Victoria’s treasured trees: Nominations Open for 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to open for nominations for the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year on Monday 1 July.
Attracting...
Winter school holidays road safety reminder
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, with the state’s schools break for winter...
Cold snap sees frost blanket the region
The first week of July has brought with it a cold snap of frosty mornings and clear skies but meteorologists have said, so far,...
Youth have a say on anti-vaping campaigns
With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of...
Aussies chill on cold homes
Have you been feeling cold this winter at the comfort of your own home? You are not alone.
Recent research from RMIT professors have...