News
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Spring concert in Emerald
Dreams of Bohemia – a feast of Bohemian and Gypsy Music, a spring concert by The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra will be presented on Sunday 4…
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Police operation in Ranges brings in huge haul
Victoria Police said officers detected numerous offending drivers during an operation in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges over the previous weeks. “Three number plate…
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popular café expanding
The Popular Laughing Fox Café in Emerald is expanding with the acquisition of a neighbouring ice cream shop, The Sweet Station. The addition of gourmet…
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Monbulk Aquatic Centre to reopen on 1 September
Monbulk Aquatic Centre will undergo two weeks of final “touch-up works” before an expected re-opening on Thursday 1 September after being closed for over a…
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Cardinia Shire climate action plan adopted
Cardinia Shire adopted a new Climate Change Adaptation Strategy at its council meeting on Monday 15 August. In September 2019, a climate emergency was declared…
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local feedback sought for Economic Development Strategy
To help dictate the future of the region’s economy for the next 10 years, Yarra Ranges Council is seeking community feedback on its proposed Economic…
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Labor’s candidate for Monbulk Daniela De Martino knows she has big shoes to fill
Replacing James Merlino’s 20 years of experience in state parliament is a daunting task, but it is one Labor candidate for Mobulk Daniela De Martino…
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Clear laws introduced for VicPol’s use of informants
New reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of informants and establish clear independent oversight of police in a bid to restore public confidence in the…
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Free Ps and Ls tests for young drivers in the hills
Young Dandenong Ranges road users can enjoy the abolition of learner and probationary licence fees, as well as online testing fees. The Victorian Government announced…
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Renovations for Roo now the Joey is out of the pouch
Healesville Sanctuary has received a cuteness overload, with a tiny Tree Kangaroo joey now regularly climbing – somewhat clumsily – out of mum’s pouch to…
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Red Cross launches in the Yarra Valley
Hoddles Creek Red Cross branch has rebranded as Yarra Valley Red Cross in an effort to better reflect the wider coverage of the region by…
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EOI for 2022-23 Casey Volunteer Grants Program now open
Non-for-profit community groups based in the Casey electorate can apply by Friday 16 September for the 2022-2023 Volunteer Grants program to receive between $1000 and…