Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce
Around 60 of CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently gathered at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon to gain expertise from key...
Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government.
Different Journeys...
Outer East Councils respond to State-set 2051 draft housing targets
The Department of Transport and Planning has released draft targets for all of Victoria’s 79 councils on where future homes should be built.
The targets...
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Montrose collision
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a vehicle in Montrose on Tuesday evening.
It is believed a car and a...
Vet’s 100 years well lived
From a young man growing up in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne to the Asian islands of Borneo and Morotai, World War II...
Individuals working to better others
The act of volunteering for many individuals is about giving back and doing something bigger than themselves.
That was what led two recipients of...
A day for the girls
With the sun out on a crisp Sunday morning, Montrose Recreation Reserve came alive with sports goers, as the netball and football community came...
The power and dedication of volunteer organisations recognised
The strength of the outer east’s volunteering was put on display in the annual Casey Volunteer and Community Awards, as leading organisations from the...
Making rental homes safer for children
The State Government has purposed all rental properties in Victoria will be safer for children with consultation underway for a new rental minimum standard...
A 40th birthday celebration for local Probus
The Probus Club of Croydon celebrated its 40th birthday earlier this month bringing about memories and photos from the past.
Bring members and the...
Hanza woodchippers recalled due to bolt failure
Hansa Chippers C3e, C7 and C4 models have been recalled as the blade fastening bolts can fail and the blade may be released from...
Residents with overdue pet regos can expect a visit in coming weeks
Yarra Ranges Council pet registration renewals were due in April 2024, with all cats and dogs over the age of three months needing to...