News
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Sanders Apples hosting pick-your-own Kanzi apples weekends
Family-run orchard Sanders Apples is celebrating the start of Kanzi apple season by opening its gates for apple picking this March. Over the Labour Day…
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CFA volunteers continue fundraising tradition
CFA volunteers will once again hit the streets to fundraise for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. 2022 is the CFA’s 71st year…
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Learning to drive program needs volunteers to get young people on the roads
Building up confidence on the roads as a learner is challenging enough but for some young people even having access to a vehicle or licensed…
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Fundraising a success for the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award
A fundraising plant sale held by Lilydale, Mt Evelyn and Monbulk RSL sub-branches has raised enough money to send a student to trek the Kokoda…
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Planned burns through March and April
Upper Yarra residents are advised that the Victorian Government will be ramping up their planned burns operations this month, with burns near Yarra Ranges National…
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Four Pillars named Distiller of the Year
Healesville gin distillery Four Pillars has been recognised for its world-renowned gin again this year, being awarded Brand Innovator of the Year and Distiller of…
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Rural Rainbows proud to be in the Yarra Ranges
EACH has established a Rural Rainbows group in the Yarra Ranges, with a committee of eight LGBTQIA+ young people from the Yarra Ranges, who aim…
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Melbourne Water worker rescued by air after snake bite
A Melbourne Water worker has been rescued by an Ambulance Victoria helicopter, winched through the air after suffering a snake bite in difficult terrain just…
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Warratina Lavender Farm hosts inaugural Dog Day
When a pet photographer approached Warratina Lavender Farm interested in using their location for a shoot, tails started wagging. Now, on Sunday 6 March, they…
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Firewood collection season opens
Those in the Upper Yarra area who rely on firewood throughout the autumn and winter seasons can begin collecting again as the Collection Season opened…
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Warburton CFA hunts for new members
Warburton CFA is inviting interested recruits to an information and registration evening 7pm Wednesday 9 March at the Warburton Highway station. CFA brigades are volunteer…
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Man airlifted following snake bite
A man believed to be in his 30s is being airlifted to hospital following reports he suffered a snake bite in Healesville this afternoon. Emergency…