News
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Pharmacy break-in in Wandin North
An Upper Yarra pharmacy has been the target of a break-in that has caused thousands of dollars of damage. Two individuals attempted to break into…
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Deer DNA tech used to catch out local hunter
The Game Management Authority (GMA) is warning illegal hunters and poachers that new tech can help them detect and prosecute historic offences using DNA. An…
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Melbourne will host international shooting competition
The Melbourne Gun Club (MGC) has been successful in its application to hold the FITASC Universal Trench World Championships in 2026. Australia has sent a…
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Focus on finding a way to free up vacant homes
The spotlight continues to be placed on vacant housing with the Victorian government and individuals each taking action to free up homes to be lived…
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Future of Mobile Blackspot Program uncertain with no further funding announced
The future of the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program (MBSP) remains unknown after no funding was announced in the 2024/25 Budget, despite an audit into…
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Three… ways to support National Reconciliation Week
Running from Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June, this year’s National Reconciliation Week is running with the theme of ’Now More than Ever’ to…
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National Reconciliation Week comes back
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is from 27 May to 3 June every year, like other parts of Australia, many events are going on across Yarra…
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Councils come together to reconcile
The Cardinia and Yarra Ranges community came together recently in Emerald to share and learn about First Nations culture, with the theme ‘Now, More Than…
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Stories big and small tell tale of healing
Healing from the trauma of an emergency like that of the June and October 2021 storms has been deeply rooted in creative recovery for the…
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Over 1000 Ford Transit vans recalled
1117 2023-24 Ford Transit Custom vans have been recalled due to a software issue. Due to a software issue within the Power Steering Control Module…
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Measles and mpox warning for Victorian travellers
Victorians planning overseas travel this winter are being urged by the Department of Health to ensure their routine and travel vaccinations are up to date.…
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Council aged care services ceasing by July, new providers appointed
With Yarra Ranges Council set to transition out of some aged care services at the end of June, volunteers and residents were still without answers…