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Heartache inspires youth arts space in the Dandenongs
The Forge Institute, a not-for-profit arts organisation for young people aged 13 to 20, has officially launched in the Dandenong Ranges. The institute, spearheaded by…
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Man charged over Bayswater shooting
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man following a non-fatal shooting in Bayswater earlier in November. A 30-year-old Mooroolbark man was arrested…
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Remembering the fallen veterans in pictures
Communities across the Dandenongs joined the rest of the nation in quiet reflection on Tuesday, 11 November, as the Upwey-Belgrave RSL held its Remembrance Day…
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Richard Higgins the new Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Gareth Ward elected deputy
The Tuesday 11 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting was set aside for a mayoral election, with two new faces in the role of mayor and…
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A minute’s silence in the hills
Despite Melbourne’s unpredictable spring weather, the Upwey-Belgrave RSL was filled with warmth and reflection on Tuesday 11 November, as locals gathered to honour those who…
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Boronia Station designs revealed
The final designs for the Boronia Station Precinct have been revealed, delivering a modern, accessible and safer space for commuters. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle…
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Charlie’s fight against cancer sees widespread support
A Launching Place family’s plea for support has seen over $100,000 raised in two weeks after their four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with an extremely rare…
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Burrinja brings groundbreaking work
Late October saw the arrival some groundbreaking work to the Burrinja Cultural Centre, the unique exhibition will also offer the community a free immersive art…
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Limited access to Quarry Lake due to poor water quality
Knox City Council has warned visitors to Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve Lake after routine water testing detected E. coli and Enterococci bacteria at levels that…
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Men’s Hub launches in Boronia
A safe and judgment-free space for men has been launched in Boronia this week, giving the local community the chance to access free and regular…
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Community concerns arise regarding proposed Montrose Quarry expansion
Montrose residents are expressing concern about the potential expansion proposed by Boral Resources (Boral) at the Montrose quarry. The site, located in a mixed industrial…
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people
Most of Melbourne and the surrounding regions would be designated as native title under a claim filed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in the Federal…












