News
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Farm safety boosted by new funding
It’s National Farm Safety Week between 20-26 July and rural communities are being encouraged to focus on safety and wellbeing on their farms. The State…
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Babaji’s Warburton closed for two weeks
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen in Warburton has announced it’s forced to close for two weeks following a busy school holiday period. The restaurant announced the decision…
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Severe winds for Yarra Ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe winds and blizzard conditions for Victoria today, 21 July. The winds will affect parts of…
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WHYLD hosting Christmas in July movie night COMM DIARY
WHYLD Community group are hosting a Christmas in July movie night Friday 25 July, at the Sydney Halbish Hall, 22 Old Dalry Road, Don Valley.…
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Call to coexist with dingoes
Few if any native wildlife species evoke such a range of emotions as do dingoes. Some regard them as ‘wild dogs’, and call for their…
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Let’s talk roads – Community drop-ins
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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Dingo Education Day celebrates Australia’s cunning canine
A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…
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Millgrove Market this Saturday
The Millgrove Market is on for Saturday 19 July from 9am to 2pm. The market is held monthly next to the Wesburn/Millgrove Fire Station. It…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates
Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn’t out of the woods yet, an expert has…
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Another storm leaf finds home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…