Volunteer astronomers capture fireball
A clear image of a fireball was captured on camera by volunteers at Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) recently as several of the meteors made...
Get snapping for annual Upper Yarra Community Bank Calendar Competition
It's time to take your favourite Upper Yarra Photo and enter the 2025 Community Bank Calendar Competition.
The search is on for 12 images that...
Amended conditions for Yarra Junction subdivision approved by VCAT
VCAT Member Cassandra Rea has directed Yarra Ranges Council to modify the conditions of a previously issued planning permit for a Yarra Junction property.
Applicant...
Hillcrest CFA stepping up again
Hillcrest CFA firefighters are once again gearing up for the annual Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb.
Six members are set to take on the challenge...
Forever Friends Animal Rescue set for accessibility boost
Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) is set to put an $8000 grant towards making the Sanctuary more accessible for volunteers of all abilities.
Having been...
Low Cost winter activities for these school holidays.
When it comes to school holidays, don’t let the winter season put a dampener on the fun. There are a variety of activities throughout...
Celebrate Victoria’s treasured trees: Nominations Open for 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to open for nominations for the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year on Monday 1 July.
Attracting...
Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) cookie and brownie mix recalled
Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) is conducting a recall of the Mt Elephant Banana Oat Wholefood Cookie Mix 375g and Mt Elephant Choc Chunk Wholefood...
Mercedes-Benz Certain EQE and EQS recalled
1465 2023 Mercedes-Benz Certain EQE and EQS have been recalled due to a software issue in the Battery Management System.
The issue may cause deactivation...
Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh on Saturday 6 July, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley...
Victorians urged to get mpox vaccine as local cases rise
Eligible Victorians are being urged to get vaccinated against mpox amid an increased risk of local transmission across the state.
Current records show 61...
Decade-long study shows high rates of risky drinking behaviours in men
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), called ‘Ten to Men’ has found that almost half of young adult men...