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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…
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All abilities netball starts up again in Montrose
Montrose Netball Club’s all abilities netball program has been relaunched on Friday 19 August, offering people with physical or neurological disabilities a place to socialise…
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Increased wildlife deaths on roads this winter
During winter, there has been an increased number of dead and injured wildlife throughout the Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council local government areas.…
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‘It’s the one you dream about’: locals massive rainbow trout catch could be one of many
Lilydale resident Brian Hawkins’ huge stonker rainbow trout catch at the Lilydale Lake was the ‘fish of a lifetime’, weighing around five kilograms. Mr Hawkins…
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