Interest rates rise again
Interest rates have hit an eleven-year high, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor stating inflation has hit its peak.
On 6 June, the...
Vale Jeff ‘Joffa’ Long
The Upper Yarra community is mourning the loss of the much-loved local Jeff ‘Joffa’ Long.
Jeff sadly and suddenly died at the age of 63...
Heavy rainfall and damaging winds expected
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Tuesday 6 June at 12.01pm.
The forecast predicts heavy rainfall and...
Rare marsupial returned after rescue from chicken coop
The endangered Spotted-tailed Quoll is a rare find, and even more surprising to find one in a suburban backyard chicken coop.
However, one of these...
Funding made available for flood planning
The Victorian Government has made funding available for local councils facing flood risks to help keep their mapping, planning and preparation up to date.
Minister...
Ropes teams rescue man who fell from Seven Acre Rock lookout
Emergency services were paged to a rescue on the night of Friday 2 June at the Seven Acre Rock lookout in Gembrook.
The patient had...
A review of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes
Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, by Filipino-American author Angela Garbes, is recommended to our readers by Seattle UNESCO City of Literature.
In mid-2018, Garbes...
Helmeted honey-eater centre of Primary School project
To raise awareness of a local critically endangered species, Macclesfield Primary School students and staff have started a new whole-school mural project.
Artist and...
Winter wine returns for Shortest Lunch
It’s time to gather your friends, family and even fur babies, because the beloved winter wine festival, Shortest Lunch, is returning to the Yarra Valley...
Electricity prices set to rise around the Yarra Ranges
with businesses throughout the Yarra Ranges already feeling the cost pressures, energy prices are set to rise by 25 per cent across Victoria.
The...
Engagement open for Bluegum Reserve
Engagement is open for plans by the Council to renew the playspace at Bluegum Reserve, Badger Creek and a preview concept plan is available...
Man in hospital after home invasion
An aggravated home invasion occurred in Healesville on Wednesday 31 May that left a 47 year old male victim with serious injuries after...
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Victoria Police activating Operation Tribute for Anzac Day
Victoria Police will be dispelling some of the most common myths about speeding as they engage with drivers over the Anzac Day weekend as...
