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$26,000 grant for upgrades at Hillcrest CFA
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants have been announced with one Upper Yarra fire brigade set...
Motorcyclists encouraged to grab a CRASH card in case of a collision
As we near the end of Motorcyclist Awareness Month this October, there’s one small stop riders can make to help improve their chances of...
Worksafe warn of the risks of falling objects
Employers and workers are being reminded that even a small falling object can hit hard – from a seemingly harmless bolt striking with the...
New container deposit for Seville
Seville residents and visitors can now cash in their eligible drink containers, with the installation of a CDS Vic Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) refund...
This Girl Can returning to the Yarra Ranges in 2024
VicHealth’s This Girl Can program is coming back to the Yarra Ranges from 10 to 17 November, but the Yarra Ranges will see events...
A health check for your insurance policy in case of disaster
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) and Disaster Legal Help Victoria are bringing a free event to Warburton with the aim of helping residents ensure...
The Funky Monkey Family Band and more light up Millgrove Community Open Day
The Millgrove Residents' Action Group (MRAG) successfully held another Millgrove Community Open Day on Sunday 20 October.
Part community festivities and part informative safety and...
Wandin-Seville Community Bank temporarily closed this afternoon
Customers of the Wandin-Seville Community Bank are to be advised that the bank will be closed between 1pm and 2pm today, Thursday 24 October.
Wandin-Seville...
Total Tools work light model recalled
Total Tool's Detroit 30W 2400 and 50W 4000 lumen LED work lights have been recalled.
The model numbers “DET30WACLED” and “DET50WACLED” can be found on...
Bystander defibrillation proven to have long-term, positive effect on cardiac arrest survivors
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...
New threatened species at Healesville Sanctuary
A new threatened species has moved into Healesville Sanctuary with a precious pair of yellow and black Regent Honeyeaters fluttering in the Fighting Extinction...
50 years of Frank’s cemetery service recognised
A dedicated Upper Yarra volunteer has been recently recognised for 50 years of committment to a community facility which means the world to many...