Portable battery suspected of sparking car fire in Lilydale
On Thursday 15 February, Lilydale CFA responded to a parked car fire that was "reportedly smouldering in the Bunnings carpark".
At around 5.30pm, crews...
Telcos called on to do better as disconnection frustration spreads across eastern suburbs
Frustration is a word that has been used multiple times by residents across the outer east to describe the lack of connection they experienced...
The helpless search in times of a storm
It took only 10 minutes or so of extraordinary storm violence to send the Dandenongs spinning from the 21st Century back to the 1900s....
Hearty meals keeping emergency responders fed in aftermath of storms
In the wake of an emergency, volunteers donate their time to respond in whatever capacity needed to provide relief, assistance and support to the...
Applications for Tiny Towns funding closing soon
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community-based not-for-profits in small towns to apply for the State Government’s Tiny Towns funding.
The Tiny Towns Fund provides funding...
Critically endangered parrot chicks brighten Healesville Sanctuary
Forty-one of the rarest and most mysterious animals in the world are taking flight at Healesville Sanctuary, marking a significant conservation triumph.
The critically endangered...
Critically endangered parrot chicks brighten Healesville Sanctuary
Forty-one of the rarest and most mysterious animals in the world are taking flight at Healesville Sanctuary, marking a significant conservation triumph.
The critically endangered...
Boosting creativity at Croydon Primary School
The arts facilities at Croydon Primary School have been given a makeover boosting functionality and creativity for students.
North-Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Sonja Terpstra...
Locations open for people with no power
If the power is still off in the morning on Thursday 15 February and you're looking for somewhere to have a shower and charge...
Permaculture Week events return for fifth year
The fifth edition of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is coming up next month.
The event hosts different events and opportunities throughout the region...
‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for...
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act...
Florist’s remain open for day of love despite no power
The day of love got off to a tough start for florists in the Yarra Ranges, with power outages hampering the normally hectic rush...
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Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out
Mortgage holders still have longer to wait for interest rate relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia warns underlying inflation remains "too high".
All bets...
