CFA urges for travellers to be fire safe
Despite mild conditions, CFA is warning long-weekend travellers that vegetation is extremely dry across most of the state, particularly in the south-west, west, central...
Heritage grants open for community applications
Applications are now open for the 2023 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program. The CHG program offers cash grants of up to $20,000 to community...
Josh Hannan makes waves on Australian Idol
Mount Evelyn’s very own Josh Hannan has taken the country by storm on Australian Idol, drawing quite a lot of attention from people and...
Free food markets see great success
Having gotten off to a successful start late last year, Japara Neighbourhood House’s free food markets have only grown in size, with more planned...
Plight of the faunal emblems at Yarra Ranges Regional Musuem
Two iconic Yarra Ranges animals are being featured in an exhibit at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum until the end of March.
‘Plight of our...
Anchor joins over 200 agencies in signing open letter to Federal government
As more people are pushed to the brink of homelessness, a funding shortfall in the sector is not ideal yet this is the reality...
Victoria Police announce statewide enforcement for long weekend
Police are determined to turn around a shocking start to the year on the roads with a statewide enforcement effort to be conducted over...
Eastern Health experiences IT system outages
Eastern Health experienced a “significant IT system outage” this morning, and is working to fix the issue.
The public health service, which runs both Maroondah...
Dancing for connection on IWD
Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) is about surrounding yourself with other women to share experiences and stories.
This was the motivation for Japara Neighbourhood...
Concerns raised over remaining pine trees after thousands of natives fell in 2021
When thousands of trees fell across the Yarra Ranges, both native and non native, in 2021, efforts to replant lost habitat were determined as...
Interest rate rises to 3.60 per cent, creating more pain for households
Another month, another interest rate rise.
The RBA announced at its meeting on Tuesday 7 March an increase in the cash rate target by...
Female pilots promote flying possibilities with more women
Having completed an ‘Australia in a day’ challenge last year, four female pilots from Lilydale Airport are continuing to encourage more women to take...
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Men’s Shed gain first aid training
In an effort to help more people feel prepared and in control if another natural disaster occurs, Montrose-based community groups were provided with first...
