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Weekend bowlers see perfect winning conditions
The BOM predicted rain and possible thunderstorms. Instead, it was a cloud-covered sky, jackets off for most of the day, no wind and not much…
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Major parties compete with reducing energy price pledges
The Victorian Labor Government has promised to deliver neighbourhood batteries in the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Cardinia in a bid to bring back government-owned energy…
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Candidates make final pitches as early voting opens
With early voting opening and Election Day on November 26 fast approaching, candidates in Bayswater and Monbulk have been busy making their final pitches to…
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Ferntree Gully CFA hosts first open day since 2019
Ferntree Gully CFA will hold its first open day since before the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday 26 November, with local groups participating in bringing community…
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Ombudsman findings show only one-in-four small businesses have a disaster plan in place
With recent storms and floods wreaking havoc on the region, Yarra Ranges businesses know better than almost anyone about how natural disasters can be devastating…
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More Victorians than ever have enrolled to vote ahead of state election
With enrollments for the state election now closed, a record number of voters are set to have their say. 4,394,465 Victorians enrolled to vote, creating…
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Olinda businesses lose two days of trading after fallen tree impacts power supply
Businesses in Olinda were left without power for nearly 48 hours after an ancient oak tree split and severed power lines twice on two different…
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Department of Transport continues maintenance on Monbulk Road in Kallista
The Kallista Floodwatch Group has received notice that the Department of Transport will work toward plans for long-term drainage solutions along Monbulk Road, after three…
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$100 million redevelopment to Burnham Beeches features wellness retreat and village square
A $100 million redevelopment of Sherbrooke’s historical Burnham Beeches, first owned by philanthropist Alfred Nicholas, is set to be restored to its former glory through…
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Areas affected by flash floods may be eligible for free clean-up program
A $150 million state and federal co-ordinated clean-up program that includes removing flood debris and waste from kerbsides for residents and small businesses severely impacted…
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Poppies fill Monbulk RSL for Remembrance Day
Over 300 knitted poppies lined the fence and entrance to Monbulk RSL this Remembrance Day, with the community gathering for a minute silence to remember…
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Trains on the Belgrave line resume after disruptions due to power fault
Trains between Upper Ferntree Gully and Belgrave station on the Belgrave Line have resumed after a power fault caused disruptions earlier in the day. Passengers…
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