News
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Why is the local road always put on the back burner for roadside slashing?
In the middle of the hot and dry season, the Yarra Valley community is worried about the safety of Healesville-Kinglake Road as the roadside slashing…
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New solar and battery system installation at Steels Creek Community Centre
The Steels Creek Community Centre has been upgraded with 7.36kW (Kilowatt) solar panels, a 22kWh (Kilowatt-hour) battery system and a generator plug-in point enabling it…
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Every strand counts in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave
The Leukaemia Foundation’s much-loved national fundraising campaign, the World’s Greatest Shave, is back for its 27th year encouraging people to shave, cut or colour their…
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Melanoma diagnoses in Victoria on the rise: regional Victorians and men at higher risk
Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart program is reminding Victorians to stay vigilant about sun protection this summer, as data shows melanoma diagnoses are on the rise,…
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Double take: record number of twins start at Mount Lilydale
Seeing double at Mount Lilydale Mercy College will be a common occurrence for the next six years with the largest cohort of twins to attend…
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Autobiographical performance for more inclusive society
Through autobiographical performance, Roos Rijnbeek wants to not only share her life story but also let the audience think about the true meaning of inclusion…
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Help police find missing person Suzanne Lawrance
Police continue to appeal for information regarding missing teen Suzanne Lawrance on the 38th anniversary of her disappearance. Suzanne left a 21st birthday party at…
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Closure of Yarra Glen and District History Group
Yarra Glen and District History Group (YGDHG) has made a hard decision to close down the group. YGDHG, formerly named Yarra Glen and District Historical…
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Police raise warning as road trauma increases, namely motorcyclists and drivers in regional areas
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to motorists following a horror start to the year on the state’s roads, with a significant rise in…
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EACH to deliver virtual women’s clinic aiming to break healthcare access barriers
Community health organisation EACH has been chosen to deliver the State Government’s newest initiative to provide better health outcomes for women. Announcing a free virtual…
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Monitoring and managing farm water critical
Water is a precious commodity and with the current dry seasonal conditions, it’s a critical farm asset to manage and monitor. Agriculture Victoria Livestock Industry…
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Penalty tax remitted for Healesville property owner
The state tribunal ruled to remit the penalty tax from 20 per cent to five per cent for a trust, which owns the land where…