News
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Yarra Ranges sees increase in family incidents
The Yarra Ranges Local Government Area saw an increase in family incidents in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the previous year, despite…
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Domestic and family violence services see increases across the New Year
Domestic and family violence services were on standby over the Christmas and New Year break, a year after Victoria Police attended 8,388 family incidences in…
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SNIPPETS: Exercise classes for carers
Knox City Council is hosting a free weekly exercise class for carers. Term 1 2023 runs for 10 weeks from Wednesday 1 February to 5…
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WorkSafe sees more than 150 amputation claims in 2022
WorkSafe accepted 137 claims for workplace amputation injuries in 2022, which is more than 150 body parts amputated, including at least 127 fingers or thumbs.…
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SNIPPETS: Volunteer with the Friends of Emerald Park Lake
VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS OF EMERALD LAKE PARK Looking for a volunteer opportunity in 2023.? Come to a “Meet and Greet” morning tea and meet members…
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Gembrook, The Basin and Olinda CFA set to receive new tankers
Four world-class heavy tankers are set to arrive at Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges fire brigades ahead of the 2023-24 summer, courtesy of the Victorian…
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Rental properties and housing hot in the hills
Real estate professionals throughout the Dandenong Ranges are seeing an increase in demand for rental properties, with a vast amount of rentals now being snapped…
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CARTOON: Best of 2022
Danny Zemp has put together a collage of his favourite cartoons from the year of 2022.
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Air Pods handed into Belgrave Police Station
A pair of Apple Air Pods Pro was located in Ferny Creek in June 2022. and police are searching for the owner. The Air Pods…
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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…