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$2 million was invested towards seven projects as part of round two of the Community Development Fund – to create jobs and help former forestry…

RSPCA has unveiled its new program, Rethink Roaming, a website to help cat owners understand the risk of allowing their pets to roam the streets…

This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…

The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) for the Western Renewables Link are now on public exhibition. The community is invited…

Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…

National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…

Local firefighters clearly delivered their message to the state government, “Scrap the levy. Stop calling it a levy. And be upfront.” They are concerned about…

Yarra Junction Primary School celebrated the end of Term Two on Friday 4 July with a special day for the Prep students. Preps were treated…

Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior…

Calls for improved safety measures for cyclists along the popular Donna Buang Road were rejected by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) despite cost-effective…

The Yarra Junction Primary School took its students on a trip around the world for its Global Day event where they embraced worldly cultures. The…

Yarra Ranges residents planning to travel to alpine resorts this winter are urged to plan ahead to avoid being turned away. Police are disappointed at…