WorkSafe urges businesses to wrap up the year safely
WorkSafe is urging employers and workers to slow down and think during the holiday rush, because everyone deserves to wrap up 2024 safely.
The festive...
AAMI and VicSES urge holidaying homeowners to prepare their property for weather events
AAMI and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) are warning homeowners to prepare now for ongoing wild weather this summer – especially if they’re...
Forest Fire Management Victoria work temporarily stopped due to Warbuurton Environment litigation
Hazardous tree removal works in the Central Highlights were temporarily halted due to the ongoing litigation brought against the Department of Energy, Environment and...
Discussions ramp up for Cerini Centre social housing project
The Cerini Centre social housing project in Warburton is gaining traction, with all three levels of government joining community representatives for further discussion recently.
Put...
Rod Barnard retires after 51 years of teaching
A stalwart of education in the Upper Yarra is giving it up as this school year comes to a close.
Millwarra Primary School Principal Rod...
Celebrating Upper Yarra Secondary College’s Class of 2025 and Top Acheivers
VCE students around the state eagerly awaited their results on Thursday 12 December after a long year of studying and exams.
ATARs were accessible from...
Fallen tree prompts safety concern for Yarra River users in Warburton
A fallen tree across the Yarra River in Warburton has prompted concerns for the safety of river users and had an impact on a...
‘Excellent’ digital image released in search for Wandin armed robbery suspect
The Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for further information in relation to an armed robbery that occurred between 8pm and 8.30pm on...
Local resident calls on Yarra Ranges Council to help give laptops to local students
A Yarra Ranges resident involved with the Les Twentyman Foundation has made a passionate plea to Yarra Ranges Council to help improve opportunities for...
Christmas cheer coming up at Warburton’s Carols in the Park
Warburton’s much-loved Carols in the Park are returning for 2024, right as the Christmas spirit ramps up.
This year’s event will be held on Monday...
Tis the season to be roadwise
Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety over the Christmas and New Year period as Operation Roadwise kicks off.
The statewide road policing...
Man known to frequent Warburton wanted on warrant
Julian Charles Williams is wanted on warrant.
The 52-year-old is wanted on warrant for several offences.
He is described as having an olive complexion with brownish...
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Christmas feasts accelerate food waste
A Senior Research Fellow from RMIT University has prompted the question of whether society needs to rethink its food consumption habits at Christmas.
Dr...
