Tag: News
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...
Upper Yarra gardens set for show during UYVGC Open Weekend
The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club’s (UYVGC) annual Open Weekend is coming up, with new gardens across the region to open up over Melbourne...
Little Yarra River Trail officially opened
Melbourne Water is delighted to announce today’s opening of a new 1.5km walking trail along the Little Yarra River following extensive waterway restoration.
The new...
Increasing kinder places for Yarra Ranges is not on the Victorian Government’s back burner
Although Yarra Ranges Shire was missed in the new plan of opening up new kinders, the State Government has tried to increase the capacity...
MotHs host forum for Yarra Ranges candidates
Climate change, road maintenance, health services and more - the Mothers of the Hills community (or MotHs as they are more commonly known) hosted...
Greyhound euthanised after fall in Healesville during week of pivotal Parliament motion
A greyhound death was recorded in Healesville on Tuesday 15 October after a three-year-old had a fall on the track during a regular racing...
Three… ways to celebrate Grandparents Day
There is always something special about the warm and comforting embrace from your grandmother or grandfather. Held on Sunday 27 October, Grandparents Day is...
Over 38,000 Ford Everest and Transit vehicles recalled
38,423 2022-2024 Ford Everest and Transit Custom Vehicles have been recalled due to an issue with the windows.
Due to a software issue, if a...
Hay fever and thunderstorm asthma warning
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria, this pollen is a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels...
From paddocks to park in 25 years
Sitting on 10 acres in Lilydale, which was once a paddock filled with pine trees, a caravan park has been transformed into a peaceful...
Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and...
Kettle Recall
As of Thursday October 17, the Billy Kettle Model YK 889 has officially been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The reason for...
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Apples aplenty for local schools through Wandin Rotary
The Rotary Club of Wandin has come together for its annual apple distribution to local schools.
Each year since 2019, the Rotarians have hand-packed and...
