Home batteries deliver bill relief for 250,000 households
More than 250,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed a bill-busting battery under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program, with around...
On the Land: Endangered bandicoots find refuge at future Clyde park
Endangered southern brown bandicoots are already settling into the future Clyde Regional Park site, after local rangers trialled a “simple” habitat restoration program.
Parks Victoria...
Antisemitic graffiti causes $10k damage on golf course
Warragul Country Club has been left with more than $10,000 in damage after vandals targeted one of its greens with offensive and antisemitic graffiti.
The...
Calls to relieve ATO’s ‘unaffordable’ interest charges
A South East community-support agency has welcomed a call for the Australian Taxation Office to relieve the steep interest charged on tax debts.
South...
EPA issues $20,000 in fines for unregistered truckload of waste tyres in Officer
An unregistered truckload of waste tyres has landed the transporter and a tyre shredding company in trouble with EPA Victoria, sparking $20,000 in fines.
EPA...
Footy test for new Metro Tunnel routes
The Metro Tunnel’s ‘Big Switch’ is set for a test as South East footy fans converge on Marvel Stadium and the MCG for AFL’s...
Looking back through the archives
50 years to 1976
Officer Princess, 16-year-old Sandra Burns, was selected as the first Queen of the Yakkerboo Festival. Although judging of the 13 Princesses...
Rare disease families push for targeted commitments
With the state election approaching, families caring for children with rare and complex conditions say current commitments from major parties do not adequately reflect...
Cardinia pulls up their sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day
Locals put in more than their fair share on the weekend as part of the nation-wide efforts this Clean Up Australia Day.
Residents across Cardinia...
Cardinia Reservoir upgrade uproar
A major dam upgrade will see 21 hectares of native bushland cleared and Cardinia Reservoir Park closed for up to three years, prompting concern...
Outlook says farewell to the warmth, laughter and love of Nicole
Outlook Australia has said farewell to someone very special to their community, Nicole Smith, who has brought warmth and laughter throughout nearly half her...
Parklet future under review
Outdoor dining parklets remain under scrutiny across Victoria as councils decide the future of structures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to support local businesses.
One...
Fuel hike, stock ‘secure’
While the state government is ensuring residents don’t get “ripped off at the pump,” locals cannot fill up their tank close to home for...
