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Sign up for a Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy free public transport during Seniors Festival
The much-anticipated Victorian Seniors Festival is just around the corner. This state-wide event for older residents takes place every October across Victoria. This year, the…
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Pj’s for style and socks for good
The Patch Store had a pyjama party for a good cause on Tuesday 5 August, raising awareness for a local winter woollies appeal. Staff dressed…
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Monbulk drives change for road safety
Coming together for an evening of education, a local sporting club has delivered a profound discussion and demonstration on road safety in the Dandenong Ranges.…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Rotary welcomes local news education
Community collaboration between local media and charity made for a fun and educational event on Wednesday 7 August. The Rotary Club in Belgrave welcomed Sar…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Plenty to celebrate at Cockatoo CFA
Cockatoo Fire Brigade celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. Deputy Chief Officer…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Cache me outside – weeding edition
Last Saturday, 2 August, 17 Geocachers joined the Friends of Gembrook Park in a hands-on environmental effort to weed out Tradescantia fluminensis from the forest…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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Yarra Ranges locals encouraged to share knowledge for new flood risk map
Melbourne Water is looking for information about past Yarra Ranges floods to improve its flood mapping. Residents who’ve experienced flooding are encouraged to share their…
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Two Yarra Ranges based cafes join a national campaign to support homeless people
Two of the Yarra Ranges based cafes are participating in a national campaign to support homeless people. The Laneway Healesville and Incy Wincy in Emerald…