News
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Almost $20,000 granted to help support the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum
The Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum (FOLP) have received a massive boost in their efforts to protect one of the state’s faunal emblems from the…
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Celebrate and protecting with the Birrarung Riverfest
The very first event celebrating the entirety of the Birrarung (Yarra River) is set to kick off next week with various activities and opportunities to…
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State Government takes a head-on approach to the housing crisis
A target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade has been set as part of the State Government’s major shakeup of the planning system.…
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Spring festival fun and furore to come to Mont De Lancey
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s annual Art on the Hill exhibition is set to feature alongside an inaugural Spring Festival this weekend Visitors can…
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Snakes spotted as September sun sparks sighting season
A string of warm, sunny days at the start of September has seen snakes come out in droves earlier than usual. Snakes were being spotted…
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Police appealing for information on damage to Seville War Memorial
Police believe the offenders who vandalised the Seville War Memorial last week did so sometime between 4.30pm on Thursday 14 September and 10.30am on Friday…
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Discover the art of Shihan-Mato in Woori Yallock
A Woori Yallock resident is offering an opportunity for others to learn a rare and unique sport in a social and tranquil environment. Jerry Osadczuk,…
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Council Bats for Mental Health
Announced August 28, the Yarra Ranges Council is offering free mental health first aid sessions for community members and volunteers. Branching across a range of…
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Old cars wanted for Wandin CFA Road Rescue training
The Wandin Fire Brigade is calling on the community to help supply any old, unused cars for the purpose of training their specialist Road Rescue…
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Boinga Bob’s treehouse a snapshot of travel and adventure
Warburton may be where he resides nowadays but Robert Prudhoe, affectionately known as Boinga Bob, has lived and travelled the world and has plenty of…
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Motorcyclist killed after collision with Launching Place couple in van
A fatal collision occurred in Gembrook on Sunday 17 September, with a motorcycle and van colliding mid-morning on Gembrook Road. Emergency services were called to…
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Gladysdale Primary School hopeful for progress on works
Gladysdale Primary School are still eagerly awaiting their new building, despite delays meaning the expected opening originally planned for this month is out of sight.…