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CFA brigades attend fire in Sassafras
Reports of an electrical fire on Driffield Crescent in Sassafras saw CFA respond just before 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 October. Seven CFA units from Bayswater,…
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“The next generation of warriors” honoured at Upwey Belgrave RSL
Vaughan Atherton and Mikhail Chizhik served in the armed forces at distinctly different times, but both saw a need for greater representation of younger veterans…
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Knox City Council approve research and development centre for microbiological testing
Knox City Council has approved a permit for the construction of a research and development centre for microbiological testing and associated manufacturing at 5 William…
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Communal vegetable garden and dining space in Kalorama receives council funding
A plan to create a communal veggie garden and an outdoor meal and seating area for locals in 2023 by has received an $8,000 injection…
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Cliff rescue brings together emergency service crews
A Wesburn cliff rescue is a timely reminder to remain cautious when sightseeing in the Upper Yarra and Yarra Ranges. It took over four hours…
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Local resident disgusted over council-owned amenities
A local resident has slammed council-owned amenities as “embarrassing” and “disgusting” while expressing concerns over the state of public toilets in Monbulk, Belgrave and Belgrave…
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Monbulk and Olinda set to become home to energy hubs
Monbulk and Olinda will be the home of new energy systems providing power to selected community hubs in the case of a widespread outage. Minister…
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Belgrave Food Garden continues to grow
The Belgrave Food Garden will continue to grow both inside and outside of its home after receiving 12 months of funding from Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Council advocates for another $19 million for storm recovery
With some services set to finish up in December, Yarra Ranges Council is calling on $19 million from the state government to support storm-impacted residents.…
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Community has its say on Yarra Ranges policing
The results from a Community Sentiment Survey conducted in the Yarra Ranges Police Service Area have been released, outlining the community safety concerns and suggestions…
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mental health funding program gives Cockatoo carers extra support
A $10,000 boost to Taskforce Community Agency from Australia Post’s 2022 Community Grants Program has given carers in Cockatoo access to additional support services. Taskforce…
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Liberal Party’s $280,000 pledge for Monbulk youth group
Tribe-Monbulk Youth Inc. will receive a “life-changing” $280,000 if the Liberal Party is elected to form government after the November 26 state election. Liberal Party…