News
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Yarra Junction’s new solar battery cuts costs and empowers communities
Ausnet, Indigo Power and the Yarra Ranges Council have teamed up to unveil a new community battery in Yarra Junction. Managed by Indigo Power, the…
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Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title
A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for not…
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Parking framework for Yarra Ranges decided
A Parking Management Framework was approved by Yarra Ranges Council at Tuesday’s meeting which promises to provide a clear decision-making structure for parking decisions in…
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Bird flu not the only issue facing egg industry
Bird flu has been making headlines as locals and those across Victoria are met with empty egg shelves, but issues other than influenza are affecting…
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Information sought after multiple suspicious fires in Yarra Glen
Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating a series of fires that occurred in the vicinity of Breakneck Road Yarra Glen on the following dates:…
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Aunty Dot, one of six trailblazing Victorian women
A Healesville woman, who devoted her life to First Nations people and culture, was selected as one of six Victorian women to be represented in…
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Traders see value in CCTV but ‘struggling to survive’, no free funds
The term “fallen on deaf ears” was how Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group president Geoff Earney described the process of gaining new funding or any…
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Vital infrastructure but no funds keep Lilydale in limbo
As the first of the townships to gain a CCTV network in the Yarra Ranges, fundraised through a community effort, the desire and need for…
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Dr Blair joins Mums of the Hills for online forum
Casey’s Federal Greens candidate, Dr Merran Blair, joined the Mums of the Hills for an online Candidate Forum on Sunday 2 March – an event…
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Calls for upgrades and accountability
CCTV networks once seen as a vital part of crime prevention in Belgrave and Upwey are now facing significant challenges due to outdated equipment and…
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Aaron Violi joins Mums of the Hills online forum to discuss local Issues
Federal Member for Casey, Aaron Violi, joined the online forum hosted by Mums of the Hills (MoTHs) on Sunday evening, 2 March, speaking with local…
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MADCOW upholds CCTV system amid funding challenges
The Monbulk and District Community Working Group (MADCOW) has been a pillar of support in ensuring the safety and sustainability of Monbulk. The not-for-profit organisation,…