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‘Hall-mark’ of dedication
By Derek Schlennstedt For 100 years, Upwey CFA has been serving the hills community. For 50 of those, Peter Hall has been right there to…
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Much thought goes into planned burned operations
By Derek Schlennstedt After Black Saturday, the Dandenongs were identified as one of the most high-risk locations in Victoria. One way to reduce that risk…
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Straight from the harp
By Derek Schlennstedt Cath Connelly, Anke Arkensteyn and Carla Whitley are skilled harpists who have focused on the art of therapeutic harp to bring peace…
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Smart solution to flooding
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council is trialling newly developed ‘smart drain’ technology, which is designed to significantly reduce the likelihood of flooding from overflows…
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Multi-level car park planned
By Peter Douglas The much-maligned car parking in Belgrave has received a major boost, with the Victorian Government announcing a further 470 spaces will soon…
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Forest Fire Management advises of planned burns
By Derek Schlennstedt Smoke may be seen in and around the Dandenong Ranges this week as planned burns get underway. Forest Fire Management (FFM) will…
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Extra $3 million flagged for offices
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council will consider increasing funding for its Civic Centre redevelopment due to an unanticipated surge in cost projection of $3.6…
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Beeches backed
By Peter Douglas Development of the iconic Burnham Beeches estate is set to move forward, with Yarra Ranges Council unanimously voting in favour of recommendations…
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‘Flying brick’ breaks records
By Derek Schlennstedt The Ford Motor Company has a long and distinguished history of breaking records. The words Mustang, GT40 and Shelby immediately bring to…
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From paddock to plate
By Derek Schlennstedt A collaboration between EPIC Project, Foothills Community Care Community Casseroles program and local Belgrave Heights café Wild Wood Kitchen will see fresh…
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‘Young-looking’ adults test bottleshops
Yarra Ranges will roll out an alcohol supply monitoring program to help curb underage drinking and encourage better health and wellbeing for young people. The…
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Students ready to ride
By Derek Schlennstedt The roads around the Yarra Ranges could be a little more crowded tomorrow (Friday, 23 March) as local schools join in 2018’s…