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Belgrave home businesses shuts down after insurance issues
A Belgrave business is shutting up shop after being unable to find an insurance policy to cover the home business, as insurance issues throughout the…
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Yarra Valley Water wins major award
At the 2022 Australian Service Excellence Awards, Yarra Valley Water won Customer Service Team of the Year. Run by the Customer Service Institute of Australia…
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Prestigous award to Kalorama and Mt Dandenong CFA Brigade
For the second time, the Kalorama & Mt Dandenong CFA Brigade received a Community Award for the dedication of its members On Saturday 10 December,…
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Last batch of new paramedics join Ambulance Victoria
631 new paramedics joined Ambulance Victoria’s ranks in 2022, after the latest and final batch of the year were welcomed to the organisation. Premier Daniel…
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Local volunteers recognised by Casey MP
Casey MP Aaron Violi invited a number of volunteers and community groups across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges for his first Casey Volunteer and…
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Christmas church services in Ferntree Gully and the hills
With Christmas just around the corner, here is what local churches in Ferntree Gully and the hills are doing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.…
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First stage of Westfield Knox renovation completed
The first stage of a $355 million renovation of Westfield Knox has been officially opened, featuring a Woolworths, Aldi and fresh food market. On Thursday…
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Final Upper House results released
Over three weeks after voters headed to the polls for the November 26 state election, the final results for the Upper House have been released.…
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Christmas Hamper Project brings festive cheer
With 45 prizes up for grabs in a raffle to be drawn on Friday 16 December at the Royal Hotel in Upper Ferntree Gully, businesses…
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Students celebrate release of ATAR results
Year 12 students around the Dandenong Ranges celebrated the milestone of receiving their ATAR scores, as they prepare for life beyond secondary school. Students received…
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Council passes Municipal Recovery Plan after tense input from community
Community members made their frustration with Yarra Ranges Council clear during a council meeting on Tuesday 13 December, over the decision to wind up the…
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Know your safer place during a disaster
Despite cold weather forcing it to the back of our minds, it is important to be fire-ready. Yarra Ranges Council discussed the annual Neighbourhood Safer…