News
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
This August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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Applications reopen for Festival and Events Grants
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council’s Festival and Event Grants program have now reopened. Following the initial grant application round held from April to May 2025,…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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Critter signs make cents for wildlife shelter
New fence signs and bumper stickers are now available for purchase across the Dandenongs to help raise awareness for local wildlife while simultaneously supporting Emerald…
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Singing strong for twenty years
A local choir will soon hit a major milestone and is inviting people to come along and celebrate with them for a special anniversary performance…
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Small packages exhibit sees life in mini
Until late August, visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can step into the small but mighty world of miniature painting in a new collection currently open…
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‘Mumpreneur’ up for six business awards
Local business owner Lee Li revels in excellence after being named a finalist in six categories at the AusMumpreneur Awards. The categories for which Ms…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Community plant out a stellar day
Some enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDCN) popped in to get their hands dirty and their hearts full at a recent tree…
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All aboard Belgrave’s future
Puffing Billy Railway is inviting the community to help shape the future of one of Victoria’s most iconic tourist destinations, as planning begins for the…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…