News
-
Homelessness a key concern of the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May. $75 million was committed…
-
Grassfire in Gruyere
CFA was notified at 8.15pm to reports of a grass fire spreading at Gruyere. On arrival, crews found a contractor undertaking a burn-off. The scene…
-
Car rollover on Dalry Rd Launching Place
Paramedics were called to a car rollover incident at around 9.41am on Dalry Rd, Launching Place, near Ismails Lane and Whistler Rd. The road is…
-
Victorians households eligible to receive $250 energy saving payment
The Victorian State Government has announced a $250 payment to households if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals. The…
-
Teenager charged after alleged stabbing in Yarra junction
A 15-year-old boy has allegedly ‘glassed’ another boy near the corner of Hoddle St and Warburton Highway on Thursday 28 April. The alleged offender used…
-
RSPCA and FFAR happy with budget funding that recognises the value of animals lives
The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s love for animals with huge announcements of funding and reform for the animal welfare sector in the 2022/23…
-
Yarra Ranges Council grateful for for family violence prevention support
Yarra Ranges Council is thrilled at the support and funding from the Victorian Government to help put a stop to family and domestic violence in…
-
Wandin Fire Brigade alert community of training drill
Wandin North residents have been told not to be alarmed if they see smoke billowing in the sky on Wednesday 4 May, as the local…
-
Motorcycle crash on Warburton-Woods Point Rd
A motorcyclist has been involved in a single-vehicle accident on Warburton-Woods Point Rd in Cambarville. At about 11:25am on Tuesday 3 May, the rider came…
-
YAVA to host three month program at Warburton Arts Centre
YAVA and Yarra Ranges Council are joining together to deliver a three month program at the Warburton Arts Centre. YAVA CEO Kate Baker said it’s…
-
Elite confectionery products recalled due to salmonella fears
On Friday 29 April, Food Standards Australia issued a recall alert on behalf on Benedikt Imports Ptd Ltd of all Elite confectionery products, including Elite…
-
Upper Yarra Pony Club encourage all past members to join them for 60th anniversary reunion
Postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions last year, the historic Upper Yarra Pony Club is finally able to host its 60th-anniversary reunion this month. Meeting on…