Pianos key to connection
When walking down parts of some of the Yarra Ranges main streets, the sound of a piano may ring out in a musical tune....
Big Day brings big success
Despite the high 30 degree temperatures blanketing the outer eastern suburbs on Sunday 4 February, Lilydale Township Action Group's first music event was a...
CFA keeping heritage safe
CFA actively encourages a proactive approach to protect heritage values, whether they are of Indigenous or non-Indigenous (historic) heritage:
They include cultural heritage values advisers...
First day at school
How many of you remember your first day at school, your first separation from whoever cared for you for those first five years of...
Paramedic response times improve despite demand for ambulance services breaking records again
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record-breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand.
Executive Director...
Supported playgroups a welcome addition to the Parents Hub
For parents navigating the early childhood sector it can be complex enough without adding a requirement for additional needs or support.
Mooroolbark’s Parents Hub...
Peters Ice Cream is conducting a recall
Peters Ice Cream is conducting a recall of the Peters Ice Cream-Connoisseur Plant Based Hazelnut Chocolate 1L.
The recalled product has been available for...
Outer eastern sports codes look to enact new concussion guidelines
Newly released concussion guidelines may change how community and youth sporting clubs across the outer east approach head knocks and prevent injury at a...
Venn wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Joshua Venn.
The 27-year-old is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants relating to theft, deception, drug, and bail...
Firefighters stationed to protect Melbourne’s water
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters recruited by Melbourne Water have been preparing the land surrounding its reservoirs and assets to help reduce bushfire...
Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley.
Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her...
Police warn Lilydale residents to lock vehicles after spate of thefts
A spate of thefts from vehicles has triggered a reminder from police for people to lock their vehicles.
Cars in the vicinity of Nelson...
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Brigades boosted by VESEP grants
Two urban CFA brigades have been successful in this year’s round of a Victorian Government grant program, enabling them to undertake facility upgrades or...
