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New childcare centre in Monbulk plan approved by YR Council
A planning application for the construction of a childcare centre in Monbulk was passed unanimously by Yarra Ranges councillors. The application proposed the use and…
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Hard rubbish collection in Yarra Ranges prompts petition for changes
Over 130 people have signed a petition to change the way hard rubbish is collected throughout the Yarra Ranges, after being started early last week.…
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Public hearings to examine effect of severe weather on roads seeking submissions
A federal committee will commence public hearings about the implication of severe weather events on Australia’s road networks and is asking for public submissions. The…
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Liberal pre-selection narrows to four candidates for Aston by-election
The field of candidates to replace Alan Tudge has narrowed, with four candidates nominating for Liberal Party preselection for the Aston by-election. Mr Tudge officially…
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Yarra Ranges Council reflects on 25 years since apology for Stolen Generations
Monday 13 February marked the 15-year anniversary since the National Apology by Kevin Rudd to Australia’s Indigenous peoples, with Yarra Ranges Council reflecting on the…
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Total fire ban announced following soaring temperatures
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top temperature of 38 degrees in Melbourne, Friday 17 February has been declared a Total Fire Ban Day…
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces Mary Doyle as Aston by-election candidate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Bayswater this morning to announce Mary Doyle as the Labor candidate for the upcoming Aston by-election, following the resignation…
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Then deputy officer remembers Ash Wednesday: ‘We were all torn apart by it’
As the deputy officer in the Dandenong Ranges CFA group, Herb Detez was prepared for a challenging high-fire danger day on 16 February 1983. Ash…
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Boronia local part of historic Victorian Vikings National Cricket Inclusion Championships win
Last week, the Star Mail reported on Boronia local Heath Snooks’ journey to represent the Victorian Vikings at the National Cricket Inclusion Championships. Following the…
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Memorial an opportunity to remember Ash Wednesday
When fire ripped through Cockatoo 40 years ago, quick-thinking kindergarten teachers opened their circular building to allow people refuge. About 200 residents, along with their…
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Brett Sansom watched his family pub go up in flames on Ash Wednesday
Brett Sansom was preparing for a milestone when he disembarked the bus at Beaconsfield Upper, eager to celebrate his 16th birthday with his friends and…
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Fires aren’t supposed to do that: On the ground on Ash Wednesday
Jim Read was driving a C Line International truck alongside a young crew, as they headed south as a part of a task force of…
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