News
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New online course encouraging artist development
A free professional development program inviting artists and creatives from the Yarra Ranges to expand their learnings and craft over the coming months has just…
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The biggest threats to the Dandenong Ranges National Park
Overuse, illegal tracks, foreign weeds and exotic species are some of the biggest threats to the Dandenong Ranges, according to the park ranger in charge…
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Belgrave Survival Day to be held on Sunday 12 March
Belgrave Survival Day won’t be held on January 26 in 2023, with organisers choosing to move the event to Sunday 12 March. The annual event,…
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Partnership between Mountain Men and Yarra Ranges Council
Events organised by the local group Mountain Men and Yarra Ranges Council are set to begin in February, bringing dads in the Yarra Ranges together.…
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Immerse yourself in the Dandenongs’ flora and fauna
Rich with flora and fauna of various types, and the need to maintain the environment around your property, life in the Dandenong Ranges brings with…
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Upper Ferntree Gully CFA searching for new recruits ahead of fire season
Ahead of new fire restrictions on 30 January and the expectation of a scorching 2023 and 2024, Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Peter Smith is…
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Premiums rise after after costly weather events
Insurance premiums are rising across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Range following the recent rain and storm events, seeing residents paying more for their cover.…
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Appointment of new Yarra Ranges and Knox care finders announced by Eastern Melbourne PHN
Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) has announced the appointment of Care Connect as the new Yarra Ranges and Knox Care Finder, helping connect older members of…
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Belgrave police operation sees over $11,000 in fines for motorists
During Operation ‘BOUND’ in the Belgrave area on Tuesday 17 January, Police detected over 20 drivers who were committing offences. A plainclothes patrol was set…
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Four year search finally over for Upwey Men’s Shed
After four years of searching and dead-ends, the Upwey Men’s Shed has signed a licensing agreement with a local high school to relocate to its…
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CFA crews continue to fight fire in Wantirna South
CFA crews from as far as Olinda responded to a huge structural fire in Wantirna on Tuesday 17 January, with emergency personnel still fighting the…
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Joey rescued after wallaby hit by car
A wallaby joey who miraculously survived its mother being run over by a car in Belgrave is now on the mend at a wildlife rescue…