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To great heights: CFA train at Skyhigh
Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA invited their neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt…
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CFA gets a freshen up
Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA are proud to be flying a new Australian flag outside their station. Long-serving volunteer and veteran, Peter Gates, has been the flag…
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News projects supporting Tiny Towns in Monbulk District
The State Government is making Monbulk District’s tiniest towns better places to live, work, stay and play, by investing in new community-building projects through the…
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Shameless alleged break in and robbery in Monbulk
A brazen early morning break-in at a Monbulk bike store has left behind a trail of damage and stolen goods. The Cog Bikes Australia store…
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Chestnut Fest success, despite sour note
Kalorama Chestnut Festival goers attended in record numbers this year as the humble community event hit its 40th anniversary running. Shortly after all the fun,…
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Sussan Ley to take charge
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.…
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Scam warning after painter disappears
A senior couple from Monbulk is warning residents to be cautious after a painter they hired took a deposit of nearly $700 and never came…
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Shape our future waste services
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the future of waste services in Cardinia Shire, including household bins, the proposed glass-only service, hard…
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Post Grant boost for Olinda’s bat school
Olinda’s dedicated team of passionate volunteers is making a meaningful difference for some of Australia’s most misunderstood native animals. With crucial support $2000 from the…
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Teenager Ebonnie missing in Boronia
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find missing teenager Ebonnie, who was last seen on Monday, 12 May, 2025. The 14-year-old is described…
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A historic chapter in Monbulk’s jam story
For nearly 80 years, the Monbulk Jam Factory stood as a symbol of ingenuity, resilience and the rich agricultural spirit of the Dandenongs. The site…
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Proposed parking restrictions to help meet growing needs of Olinda
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging feedback from local community members on some proposed parking restriction changes in Olinda. The proposed changes aim to create more…