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Where to pay respects this Anzac Day
Ferntree Gully Anzac Day Dawn Watch at Quarry Park, Ferntree Gully, 5:45am. Watch the Dawn above the mountain and honour the servicemen and women of…
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Battery, e-waste fire rise a concern
Residents are being urged to keep their community safe by not putting batteries or e-waste in their household bins. E-waste is any item with a…
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Resident describes weekly waste collection as ‘deeply flawed’
Six months after a major overhaul in October 2023, the waste collection frequency for general rubbish was in the spotlight at the most recent Yarra…
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Roadside storm debris cleanup update
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) has completed its roadside storm debris cleanup program in the Upwey-Belgrave area to remove fallen trees and branches by roadsides that…
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Dig In Grocery, the hidden gem of Emerald
Emerald resident Jacqui Townsend has been the bright face of the Dig In Community Grocery, a not-for-profit, totally off-grid initiative run by Emerald Community House.…
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Community engagement for Central Highlands state forests
The Eminent Panel for Community Engagement from Depart of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is engaging with local communities in the Central Highlands on…
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Showcasing the emerging artists of the Yarra Ranges
After the challenges of completing VCE, these students are displaying their hard work for the community to enjoy. Engage with a diverse range of contemporary…
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Multiple arrests made, including Ferntree Gully man
A Ferntree Gully man and others were part of a group of multiple arrests made recently by Victoria Police. Over the recent Easter long weekend,…
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Lifetime of Ambulance Victoria’s history on display
The Ambulance Victoria Chas Martin OAM Museum finally opened its doors on Sunday 14 April, inviting all Victorians to experience the proud history of the…
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Aggravated burglary in Wantirna
Police are on the hunt for a man, following an alleged aggravated burglary in Wantirna, Thursday 11 April. Investigators were informed an unknown man entered…
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Tree vs Aquatic Centre – rematch
Devastation erupted when the Monbulk Aquatic Centre was left to recover from being hit by another falling tree on 14 April. After only 18 months…
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VCAT backs Council’s decision to refuse application for certificate of compliance
Belgrave resident Viet Hieu Nguyen has had his appeal refused by VCAT to establish the land he owns at 56 and 56A Courtneys Road, Belgrave…