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Parliament hands down landmark Treaty decision
An historic moment occurred in the Victorian Parliament last week with ministers voting to appoint an independent Indigenous umpire as part of Victoria’s journey towards…
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Ferntree Gully woman dies in collision on Melba Highway
Police investigated a fatal collision in Glenburn on the evening of Friday 19 August which resulted in the death of a Ferntree Gully resident. It…
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Snow could fall tomorrow throughout the Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges could see “a flurry of snow” tomorrow morning in areas 500 metres above sea level, such as Mt Dandenong. A representative from…
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Flooding becoming scary for Kallista residents” “You think you’re going to come home to disaster”
After flooding continues to leave houses and properties vulnerable to damage, Kallista residents and businesses are calling for action. Denise Young’s garage was flooded in…
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Petition calls for all logging in Victoria to cease
A petition formed to present to the Victorian Parliament is calling for the immediate end to all logging of native and public forests. The petitioners…
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Childhood dream come true for newest Montrose paramedic
With hundreds of graduates filling positions across the state, Montrose Ambulance Station has welcomed some new recruits to its roster. Caitlin McLaughlin is just one…
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Absenteeism taking its toll on businesses
Despite restrictions being lifted, workplaces are still feeling the ramifications of worker shortages due to the pandemic. Stephen Crombie, co-owner of Belgrave’s live entertainment and…
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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…