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Popular tourist locations in the Dandenong Ranges still closed after 2021 storm event
Popular national parks and reserves in the Yarra Ranges like William Ricketts Sanctuary, the Mechanics Track in the Dandenong Ranges National Park and a section…
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Monbulk included in $250 million broadband rollout, rest of Dandenong Ranges misses out
Monbulk will receive increased internet speeds through government investment in new and upgraded infrastructure, although other parts of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have…
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council hosts candidates to explain election priorities
On Tuesday 11 October, Yarra Ranges Council hosted local State election candidates to explain what the council’s priorities were leading into November. Both sides of…
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Ferntree Gully teen arrested following aggravated burglaries
A Ferntree Gully teenager was one of five arrested following a series of aggravated burglaries and home invasions throughout Melbourne’s southern and eastern regions. Police…
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Yarra Ranges Council welcomes Connecting Victoria mobile tower announcement
Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child has welcomed the announcement of funding for mobile towers across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, as Yarra Ranges Council…
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Foothills Community Care celebrates 300th Upwey Community Meal
It’s 4pm on a Monday night and the Upwey Baptist Community Church is buzzing with activity. Cheese and crackers are already prepared as guests begin…
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Liberal Party matches Labor election commitment to upgrade Bayswater South Primary School
The Liberal Party has matched a previous election promise from the Labor Party to fund an upgrade to Bayswater South Primary School, all but ensuring…
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Emergency services urge locals to prepare ahead of potential flooding
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges residents are being urged to prepare and stay alert ahead of heavy downpours and flood risks coming our way this…
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Kallista Community House to remain closed for another 12 to 18 months
Kallista Community House was rendered uninhabitable in late October 2021, after a portion of the building’s ceiling collapsed. Still inhabitable, the building repairs are now…
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Important wine industry grant program in the balance
With concerns arising over the future of the key funding injection for wineries, the peak industry body for Yarra Valley wine, Wine Yarra Valley, is…
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The Patch Primary School celebrates 40th anniversary with community
The Patch Primary School celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday 6 October, with students participating in shared learning through displays and performances throughout and in…
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Labor announce $60 million Boronia Station upgrade election promise
The Victorian Labor Party has made an election commitment of $60 million to upgrade to Boronia Station by 2026 if re-elected at the November state…
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