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Grants boost CFA, SES vehicles and appliances
Nearly $11 million in grant funding will be handed over to CFA brigades to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities. ...
‘Not respectful’: police officers to strike over pay
Thousands of police and protective service officers will go on strike after protracted negotiations over pay and conditions with Victoria Police broke down.
The union...
Walk, talk against violence at Lillydale Lake
The harsh reality that family violence caused deaths of women just aren’t reducing is something organisations like Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Centre is trying...
Inspiring journey to award
A champion of Cire Services’ First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) program has been recognised for her inspiring story of gaining retail-related skills.
Bella O’Hara won...
CFA life savers honoured
The remarkable effort of two local CFA brigades, with help from FRV, to save two children from a burning house has been recognised a...
Pop goes the pademelon
A pair of pademelons at Healesville Sanctuary have welcomed a precious joey, with the little one popping out of the pouch for the first...
A merry Mooroolbark Christmas
The Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group is so excited to bring Christmas to Mooroolbark this December with a range of activities and events including...
Student to follow in the Anzacs’ footsteps
One lucky student from Chirnside Park is set to embark on the trip of a lifetime next year after being awarded Premier's Spirit of...
First test flights take place in Raptor Rehabilitation Centre
A barking owl, nankeen kestrel and wedge-tailed eagle with an impressive two-metre wingspan have taken the first test flights within Healesville Sanctuary’s Raptor Rehabilitation...
Connecting with the community at Lilydale CFA open day
The opening of a CFA station to the community is both a way to engage local residents in fire safety but also build relationships...
Rural Rainbows recognised for excellent efforts in promoting health
EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised for the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the Outer East.
Rural Rainbows...
CFA announces fire danger period for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
The fire danger period will be enforced for residents of the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox from mid-December.
CFA has announced fire restrictions for the...
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Tom’s month of 10s topped off with a truck surprise
A truck enthusiast 10-year-old was given his dream gift to celebrate the milestone birthday as truck drivers from around the Lilydale area banded together...
