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After storm event, residents find solace in local gardens
Over 100 residents and families around the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have registered with Yarra Ranges Council’s Healing in our Gardens program, creating a…
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Community projects funded by state government grants
10 local projects have received funding through the state government’s Living Local Fund, with the successful applications being announced on Wednesday October 12. Included in…
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Alyssa Wormald is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Bayswater
Alyssa Wormald has a long history of advocating for Australia’s wildlife, having previously campaigned with the Coalition Against Duck Shooting, founded the Australian Native Parrot…
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Council requests independent review of heritage status for 1 Montrose Rd
Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with a heritage overlay amendment for 1 Montrose Road, Montrose, having unanimously approved a motion to submit a request…
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Local residents encouraged to support Woolworths’ Good Friday Appeal
Woolworths is encouraging Belgrave, Boronia and Ferntree Gully District customers to help children and families in need by supporting the Good Friday Fundraising Appeal this…
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Bipartisan support for Kallista residents during wet weather
Kallista residents received an extra hand while experiencing 60 millimetres of rainfall on the night of Thursday 13 October, with 50 sandbags lined along Monbulk…
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Bad weather no match for tree planters at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area
Despite poor weather, a brave bunch of conservationists were unphased while planting trees at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area. Zoos Victoria staff and Friends of the…
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“Fulfilling” role for CFA recruit at Kalorama Mount Dandenong Fire Brigade
Kalorama, Mount Dandenong and nearby areas saw devastating storms sweep through in July 2021. Teacher Madeline Dundon had moved to the area only six weeks…
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Wright Avenue Playspace in Upwey to receive a revamp
With a $100,000 boost from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, Upwey’s Wright Avenue Playspace is set to become a safe place for children to…
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Backup NBN satellite service installed at Emerald SES
A backup NBN satellite service has been installed at the Emerald SES station and is already operational, giving the brigade and the local community more…
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Heavy rain sees flooding throughout the Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges escaped the worst of heavy flooding experienced throughout Victoria and Australia, despite heavy rain in the early hours of Friday 13 October.…
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Funding promise for Monbulk community park
The Liberal Party has committed $4.5 million towards turning the former grounds of Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club into a community park if elected to government…
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