Extreme fire danger declared for central district
An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district....
Growing sustainability one can at a time
From saving a few extra dollars to supporting the health of the environment, the state’s container deposit scheme has proved popular in the eastern...
Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Lats week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids...
Expanded eligibility for outage payments
Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer will continue to be supported by both State and Federal governments.
The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged...
Yellingbo CFA celebrating 70th anniversary
The Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Sunday 25 February
Come along as the CFA open their doors to the community...
V Centre launches to empower veterans
After an extensive journey from inception to construction, The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program celebrated its official opening on Wednesday 21 February.
Despite operating...
Volunteer positions are open for local art enthusiasts
YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub Healesville is calling for locals to volunteer.
Many volunteer roles are open to anyone who loves art, likes talking to...
Critically endangered frogs’ lifesaving return to mountain streams
A dwindling wild population of critically endangered amphibians, essential to the health of our natural waterways, is receiving a much-needed genetic boost in Victoria’s...
Almost 4000 Skoda cars recalled
3801 Skoda Superb and Octavia model cars with a year range of 2020 - 2024 have been recalled.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat...
Things to know about the 2024 Council elections
2024 is an election year for all Councils in Victoria.
Eligible residents will be asked to vote for a Councillor in their ward to represent...
New Assange film makes headway
With its premier at the Cameo in Belgrave on Sunday 18 February, the enthralling Julian Assange documentary ‘The Trust Fall’ is making waves worldwide.
In...
Benefits seen despite slow uptake of community pharmacist treatment pilot
Cutting out the middleman to access treatment and medication for common health problems in participating pharmacies has seen a slow uptake in the Yarra...
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‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required...
