Tag: News
Calma Koala sensory toy recalled due to choking risk
The Calma Koala Calming Sensory Toy which has been available online directly and through sites like Amazon as well as a range of independent...
Mercedes Benz recalls over 7000 cars due to vehicle fire risk
Mercedes Benz has recalled 7429 GLE and GLS vehicles with a year range of 2019 to 2022 due to a defect that could cause...
Over 24,000 driving infringements issued in a single year
New Victoria Police analysis shows thousands of motorists throughout the state are failing to heed the very basics of driving.
More than 24,000 infringements were...
Permit debate
Adventure Dog 2024 was suddenly relocated from Wandin Park Estate in Gruyere to Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve and Showground with about two weeks left...
Outer East tied for lowest percentage of available rental properties in the country
New data has identified the outer-eastern areas of Melbourne as a desert for rental availability, with local government areas (LGAs) such as the Yarra...
Steve’s legacy will be remembered
The founder of Stones of the Yarra Valley, Steve Frazer, died on Monday 25 March, at the age of 68.
His family, employees and...
Crank Up surges on despite the drizzle
The Upper Yarra Historical Society's annual Crank Up event was once again a success over the weekend of 6 and 7 April, despite battling...
Notable rise in pet registration
Fees for pet ownership have been raised significantly since the last financial year and Yarra Ranges residents recently questioned the council over the changes....
The Y nomination closing soon
There’s less than three weeks to go before nominations for the inaugural Y Victorian Mother of the Year award close.
The Y Victoria initiative...
Yellingbo car crush death found to be preventable: Coroner
Maurice Wayne Matthews, 70, was found dead while working on a vehicle at his step-son’s house in Yellingbo three years ago.
A state coroner handed...
Yarra Ranges Council approve new Aquatic and Leisure Strategy
Yarra Ranges councillors have endorsed the next step for the region’s aquatic and leisure facilities at the Tuesday 9 April Council meeting.
Community consultation outcomes...
Warburton nurse reprimanded for failing to maintain appropriate insurance after years of delay
VCAT has reprimanded a Warburton nurse who did not maintain their professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements and unwittingly failed to declare that fact to...