Making a difference in the community
The Victoria State Emergency Service Marysville Unit is currently recruiting new members and will host a member induction night on Tuesday 1 October for...
The Round-up
First ANPR car on the road
Unauthorised drivers in the Yarra Ranges will find it much harder to flout the law with the addition of...
Logging protests come to an end
An environmentalist group that halted logging operations in an act of protest has been removed by police.
One member of Forest Conservation Victoria (FCV) suspended...
Koala-ty care
The koalas at Healesville Sanctuary are showing a healthy approach to weight management, thanks to a new tool their keepers are using.
The new device...
Early day for dads
Work boots, hi-vis vests, jeans, suits and a whole lot of fatherhood filled the gym at Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville for its...
VicRoads wrong number
A recent sign swap has left some Yarra Valley road users scratching their heads as they enter Yellingbo as VicRoads admits the wrong community...
Olivia lends a helping hand
Woori Yallock Primary School student Olivia Hyndman has inspired her classmates and teachers to collect their used bottle tops and lids for a special...
Talking talent
“This talent can lead this country.”
Rotary Club of Healesville president Sam Halim was speaking about three local primary school students when he made this...
Famous faces at YAVA
YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub’s new FACE to FACE exhibition opened on Thursday 5 September featuring a range of portraits, including Yarra Valley artist...
Fire proof house open to public
To celebrate Sustainable House Day on Sunday 15 September, a Toolangi family is opening the doors to their sustainable, fire proof and off-grid house...
Politician turned principal for a day
Eildon MP Cindy McLeish took the reigns as principal for a day at Woori Yallock Primary School on Tuesday 3 September.
Each year Victorian schools...
Artwork celebrates local portraits
A new large-scale temporary sticker artwork has been installed along the side of The Memo to celebrate Not the Archies in the Yarra Ranges.
To mark...
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First machete ban in Australia passes parliament
The Allan Labor Government has implemented Australia’s first machete ban with the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2025 passing Parliament...
