News
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Yarra Ranges Council launches Healing In Our Gardens
Award-winning landscape designer Phillip Johnson was joined by Yarra Ranges Council mayor Jim Child at the launch of the Healing in Our Gardens program over…
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Have your say on Knox’s waste
Knox City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of waste in the local government area. Two pop-up sessions will be…
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Volunteer shortage for Belgrave-based charity
A Belgrave-based charity is looking for more helpers on Saturdays amid a volunteer shortage. Dandenong Ranges Relief Service (DRERS) volunteer John Landon said the pandemic…
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Local schools welcome VCAL reforms in 2023
Dandenong Ranges schools have welcomed the introduction of VCAL reforms in 2023, ahead of the Victorian State Government hosting an online question and answer session…
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Tributes around Australia pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
After a 70-year reign of strength and grace, Yarra Ranges residents, public officials and emergency services have honoured Queen Elizabeth’s service in a flood of…
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Anti-Maccas protests still continue in Tecoma
Despite the Mcdonalds opening in Tecoma more than eight years ago after bitter resistance from the local community, protestors are still fighting against the fast…
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Prepare your emergency plan this spring
Yarra Ranges residents are being reminded by Emergency Services to get prepared and create their emergency plans as we enter Spring. Australian Red Cross Divisional…
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Upwey Men’s Shed seeks community support in finding storage location
The Upwey Men’s Shed is seeking support from the community in finding an area for storage, as the search for a permanent location for a…
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Yarra Ranges kerbside bin collections see proposed changes
In line with the state government’s new and mandatory waste policy, Yarra Ranges Council is proposing changes for kerbside rubbish pick ups. From October next…
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Debris burning closes walking tracks
While Forest Fire Management (FFM) undertakes debris burns, walking tracks throughout the Dandenong Ranges have been closed. Piles of debris are being ignited at Ramu…
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The Monbulk Quilt Show returns after three year hiatus
In an effort to raise funds for the Monbulk CFA Fire Brigade, the Monbulk Quilt Show is returning to the town’s Living and Learning Centre…
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Cost of living drives need for donations
Foothills Community Care has put out the call for more donations as the rising cost of living causes demand for their support, often from people…