News
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Man found deceased in Upwey
Monday 17 November, has seen a shocking and tragic situation unfold in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Traffic has been closed along Burwood Highway…
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No pussy footing by police in Rowville
Nunawading Highway Patrol officers have heard their fair share of excuses for dangerous driving habits, but blaming four-legged furballs may be a first. Monday, 17…
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Driving change to prevent road trauma
Eastern Region Division Two Highway Patrol is increasing its focus on high-risk driving behaviours in the Yarra Ranges through intelligence-led operations, a dedicated road crime…
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‘Emerald in Focus’ returns with updated content
The Emerald Museum has re-released ‘Emerald in Focus: A Photographic History 1858–1958’, a book that captures the first hundred years of European settlement in the…
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Police doing all they can to deter youth crime
Managing and preventing youth offenders in the Yarra Ranges has fast become one of the top priorities for police as organised networks and gangs rear…
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Joint effort hopes to help young drivers be safe, sensible and strong
A cohort of Year 10 students at a Yarra Valley school received an important lesson in road safety that will hold them in good stead…
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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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Yarra Valley Water encourages those doing it tough to reach out
Are you feeling financial pressure? Yarra Valley Water is encouraging residents of the Yarra Ranges who are struggling to reach out for support ahead of…
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5 new bike repair stations in Knox
Knox City Council have installed five new bike repair stations on its shared paths to support cycling in Knox, each station contains handy tools to…
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CARTOON: Whodunnit?
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders “whodunnit?” in the lead up to the showing of the play, A Butler Did It. It is showing at the Healesville…
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Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits
An Australian-first treaty with Aboriginal people will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. The signing of the…
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Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge
Customers who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face half a decade behind bars under a long-awaited retail crime crackdown. The Victorian government…












