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Dandenong Ranges forecast for high winds, alerts issued
High and damaging winds are expected across much of Melbourne today and this evening and emergency services are issuing alerts for residents to be aware…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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Public artwork ‘Djirra Binak’ opens to all
A striking piece of public artwork was launched with a Smoking Ceremony and education program last week in the Dandenong Ranges. The ‘Djirra Binak’ (Reed…
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Thousands of RACV insurance claims highlight storm preparation necessity
With storms costing Victorians millions of dollars in damage annually and accounting for 80 per cent of all Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) callouts, RACV…
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Council focuses on wildlife safety on Wellington Rd
The Yarra Ranges Council has backed an urgent motion to take action on the rising number of animals being hit and killed on Wellington Road.…
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Olinda Precinct receives $13m funding for upgrades
A beloved pocket of the Dandenong Ranges is getting a major upgrade, with the State Government investing $13 million into improving the Olinda Precinct –…
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The giving Gully Market continues
As Prostate Cancer Awareness month is just around the corner, the Gully Market has once again shown its generosity with a second $3000 donation to…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses two motions for animal pound service
Despite the controversial issues raised with Animal Aid in July, the Yarra Ranges Council passed a motion to sign another three-year contract with the Coldstream-based…
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Finding local support key to prostate cancer journey
For men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, of which there are more than 70 per day around the country, finding support and guidance is…
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Well-intentioned tribute post stirs up education piece on far-right extremist symbols
In the wake of the tragic events seen in Porepunkah this week, an outpouring of tributes for the two police officers who were shot dead…
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Yarra Ranges Council seek feedback on draft Road Management Plan
Yarra Ranges Council has moved to update its Road Management Plan, with a draft now put out for community consultation following the Tuesday 27 August…
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Heritage listed water trough removed, shocks community
Residents in Menzies Creek were shocked to see a local heritage-listed artefact removed without any notice on Friday 22 August, possibly damaged in the process.…
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