News
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Funding cut confirmed for important road project
The Federal government’s decision to cut funding in the October budget for long-awaited road projects has dismayed locals in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.…
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Teaching children how to create a bee habitat
In a workshop by a local beekeeper at Kalorama’s Karwarra Gardens, a group of young children aged three to late primary school age were able…
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New and future horse owners invited to ownership course
A new course in February promoting excellent horse care and responsible ownership has been launched by RSPCA Victoria. Many Victorians left the city and their…
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Appeal for the return of sentimental items stolen in Ferntree Gully home burglary
World War II medals, jewellery handcrafted by grandparents and a necklace marking the death of her baby son were some of the items stolen from…
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Extra safety precautions on Belgrave-Hallam Road called for after string of accidents
After three car accidents in the span of nine months near her family’s property in Belgrave, a Dandenong Ranges resident is calling for action. Natasha…
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New data shows returning to school can impact budgets
With new school supplies likely to burn a hole in budgets before school returns, new data has indicated the financial pressure on families could be…
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Police seeking information regarding The Patch hit and run
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle who allegedly failed to stop after a hit-and-run in The Patch on Saturday 7 January. At…
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Monbulk Road closed between Kallista and Belgrave
Monbulk Road between Kallista and Belgrave is closed from 7am to 5pm on Thursday 12 January. The Department of Transport and Planning is “undertaking an…
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RAT tests the norm for 2023
The threat of Covid-19 seems to be less of a worry in 2023, despite a national average of 8,950 daily cases in Australia over the…
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Knox and Yarra Ranges see drop in criminal incidents
The Knox and Yarra Ranges local government areas both saw a drop in criminal incidents during the year up to September, according to new statistics…
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Saving energy and still beating the heat this summer
With prolonged spells of warm weather now that summer has finally arrived, it’s time to think about how we can cool our homes efficiently, so…
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Pharmacy shortages the norm for local chemists
After reports of shortages in antibiotics impacting pharmacies around Australia, local chemists said ongoing supply issues have become standard since the start of the Covid-19…