Criminal and suspicious incidents rife through Upper Yarra townships
In recent years, a number of incidents have occurred in and near the town centres of the Upper Yarra impacting businesses and community facilities.
Active...
Live music event postponed out of the blue, yet no updates
A live music event, which was going to be held at different venues in Australia and New Zealand, was postponed, just days before the...
The criminal incidents plaguing urban towns
From the smaller incidents of theft to ram raids, fires and vandalism that have plagued urban town centres over recent years, each could have...
Unconscious male driver rescued from burning vehicle after collision in Mooroolbark
An unconscious driver had to be rescued from his burning vehicle and airlifted to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Crews from...
CCTV camera network vital for police work
CCTV can be a critical tool for police whether investigating a criminal incident, locating a missing person or piecing together a timeline.
That’s why...
Next stage of Yarra Valley Trail
The long-time project is getting into the next phase as the councillors awarded a tender for the project.
Yarra Ranges councillors agreed unanimously to award...
Coffee, connection, conversation, community
Bringing the community together to celebrate and communicate was the concept for Mooroolbark’s most recent Coffee with a Cop event.
It saw members of...
Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion...
International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world - International Women's Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the...
Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up
An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management...
Funding approved for Mooroolbark Community House
Mooroolbark Community House was approved for funding after a unanimous vote from Yarra Ranges councillors to include the project in the council’s Neighbourhood House...
Outdated but loved Lilydale playground upgrade call
A Lilydale resident has addressed concerns about an outdated but well-used playground seeking the council’s commitment to include it in future upgrade plans.
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...
