News
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Historical discovery of Belgrave RSL founder’s grave
The burial site of a significant figure in the Dandenong Ranges community has been found by a Gembrook resident, more than 70 years after his…
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Circular Economy Councils Fund grants open
To support councils to increase recycling capacity and divert tonnes of waste from landfill, the third round of the Circular Economy Councils Fund has been…
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Clean Up Australia Day event comes to Montrose
Encouraging people of all ages are encouraged to look after their natural surroundings with the Montrose annual Clean Up Australia Day event returning to the…
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Police return dog to owner after car theft
A cavoodle who took a joyride in a stolen vehicle has been reunited with his family. Two men were arrested after a car with Moe…
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Super markets make offer for soft plastic stockpiles management
A large stockpile of soft plastic, left after the REDcycle scheme went bust, might soon be stored by Coles and Woolies as recycling solutions are…
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School in the hills hits the market
Ever wanted to own an entire school? with a local school has hit the market after closing its doors to the Monbulk community in December…
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Helping isolated elderly people stay connected
Elderly people are often at risk of becoming isolated and lonely, and one organisation is trying to connect those needing social interaction with people happy…
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Mentorship program launches crowd funding campaign for “community buy in”
A recently launched program in the Dandenong Ranges is crowdfunding to promote “community buy-in” and future sustainability for one-on-one mentorship for young people. In 2021,…
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Local brigades help fight Flowerdale grass fire
CFA members throughout the Dandenong Ranges are helping respond to a huge grassfire in Flowerdale, which continues to burn into a third day. The fire,…
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The benefits of play on display
While new research revealed most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play, some still believe it’s a ‘waste of time’. The Latest Royal Children’s…
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Local petitions council for new walking track to Birdsland Reserve
A local has started a petition to make Birdsland Reserve more accessible from Upwey by building a walking path from Hazelvale Road across Yarra Ranges…
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Police arrest man from The Basin in relation to stolen car and dog
Two men have been arrested after a car with a dog inside it was stolen in Brighton early on Wednesday 22 February. A 20-year-old man…












