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Conservation Regulator investigating kangaroo spat
The state’s Conversation Regulator has confirmed it is investigating an incident between a dog and a kangaroo in Upwey which was filmed and circulated on…
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Bike crash in Kalorama
Police have confirmed a bike crashed on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road in Kalorama at about 12pm on Tuesday 20 June. There were no serious injuries.…
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Operation to detect illegal activity in Gembrook’s parks launched
Parks Victoria has launched an operation targeting illegal activities in parks and reserves around Gembrook, including Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park, The…
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Friends with Honey host to host webinar on pollinators
Join Helen Charles from Friends with Honey for an informative, free webinar on the important role of pollinators in ensuring global food security and nutrition…
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Kindergarten registrations for 2024 closing soon
Cardinia Shire Council is reminding residents that new 2024 kindergarten registrations or changes to placement preferences must be submitted by Friday 30 June 2023, to…
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Hills community dealt “real blow” after blaze engulfs Macclesfield Pony Club
The Hills community has been dealt a huge blow after the Macclesfield Pony Club’s building was burnt down on Saturday 17 June. Emergency services attended…
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Monbulk teacher receives accolade for green efforts
A Monbulk Primary School teacher has taken out the Teacher of the Year (Primary) award at the ResourceSmart Schools Awards on Thursday 15 June. Grade…
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Reducing carbon footprint through Environmental Upgrade Agreement for businesses
Sustainable Australia Fund has partnered with Yarra Ranges Council to offer Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUA) to small and medium-sized local businesses. EUAs allow building owners…
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Become a local Justice of the Peace
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is on the look out for volunteers in the Yarra Ranges to take on the role of…
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Hills parks remain closed
Over two years since strong winds blew trees down across the area, three parks in the Yarra Ranges hit by the June 2021 storm event…
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Improving safeguards against scams
Ready TechGo is hosting an online workshop that will cover a range of topics, including the common types of scams that target seniors, such as…
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Knox kindergarten decision one step closer after recommendation
Knox City Council is on the verge of making a decision on the future of kindergartens in the local area, after officers recommended reducing the…