News
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Damaging winds to hit eastern ranges
A Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather warning has advised that damaging northwesterly winds are forecast to hit the eastern ranges today, 26 August. The winds…
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Paint Mont De Lancey’s beauty
Mont De Lancey will be launching into spring with a first-of-its-kind event for the historical homestead, putting the magnificent grounds on show. Artists of all…
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Race bid going to VCAT
The Yarra Ranges Council has rejected over 40 years of evidence from the farm of world champion motorbike racer Daniel “Chucky” Sanders, after the family…
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Local councils partnered with OELLEN for successful career expo
Knox City Council in collaboration with Maroondah City Council, and Yarra Ranges Council and the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN) brought together…
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Advocates want certainty
Advocates want certainty on supports provided to children with autism under a major overhaul of the NDIS, as the minister overseeing the scheme tries to…
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Invest in health infrastructure
A new report by Infrastructure Victoria has found that investment in community health organisations could play a pivotal role in saving government funds and relieving…
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Mass recall on cheese products from French producer
Australians are being asked to check their fridge for a number of imported pasteurized cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses are being recalled due to potential…
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Bail application granted for alleged home invader
A man allegedly involved in an aggravated home invasion in May this year may be back working on a Yarra Ranges orchard following a successful…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed opens to community members for one day
A local men’s shed is inviting community members to join its Open Day event. Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed (BCDMS) will open its door…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Meeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…