News
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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 they tried…
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Research examines youth role in disasters
Young people are eager to assist during times of natural disaster preparation and recovery but often have few opportunities to be involved, according to new…
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Three… ways to tune in to National Reconciliation Week
1. Understand the origins National Reconciliation Week (NRW) runs from 27 May to 3 June each year, celebrating Aboriginal Australian culture and promoting cultural exchange…
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Water tank art acknowledging local First Nations history and culture
Water tanks around the Yarra Ranges have been getting stunning makeovers that pay homage to the rich history and culture of the local First Nations…
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Fairwork Commission announces increase to minimum and award wages
Some of the lowest-earning Australians will receive a wage increase from 1 July, after the FairWork Commission announced an increase to minimum and award wages.…
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HEWI host Super Sunday
Local environment group Healesville Environmental Care Inc (HEWI) celebrated its 21st anniversary with a “Super Sunday” on May 28, planting at Coronation Park and screening…
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Specialist Women’s Health Clinic to come to Maroondah Hospital
The Victorian Government is funding 20 new dedicated women’s health clinics across the state, with one to come at Maroondah Hospital – soon to be…
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Cire Community School’s SRC step up to host Biggest Morning Tea
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at Cire Community School in Yarra Junction used all their organisation skills to host a Biggest Morning Tea event on…
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Cuppa for Cancer at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey’s Historic Homestead hosted a Cuppa for Cancer event on Thursday 1 June in support of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea initiative.…
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Agriculture Victoria urge horse owners to get their PIC
Agriculture Victoria is reminding horse owners they must register for a Property Identification Code (PIC), an important measure for protecting their ponies. All Victorians with…
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Eastern Woodturners work on display at Mont De Lancey
The Eastern Woodturners are holding an exhibition throughout June in the Ray Oliver Gallery at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. The Eastern Woodturners meet…
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Learn about GoodSAM at ADRA tonight
Ambulance Victoria paramedics will be at the ADRA Redwood Centre in Warburton to teach locals about the life-saving app GoodSAM on Thursday 1 June from…