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Monbulk schools receive disability funding
23 government schools in Monbulk will receive further funding for accessible and inclusive programs for students under disability support reforms. Monbulk MP and Minister for…
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Local and national groups oppose development of Knox site
Local and national conservation groups have called on the State Government to stop the development of a Knox site, where hatchings of the vulnerable Blue-billed…
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ANZAC Day service at Ferntree Gully Quarry
Local Rotary and CFA volunteers have collaborated to bring an ANZAC Day Dawn Service back to the Ferntree Gully Quarry. The service will be held…
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Federal election called for 21 May
Voters throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will head to the polls on 21 May after a six-week federal election campaign. Prime Minister Scott…
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Local groups pushing for Federal climate action
Local climate action advocates have been left bewildered at the Federal Government’s lack of funding for renewable energy in this year’s budget. Australia’s Climate Council…
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Flu shot mandated for healthcare workers
The flu shot will be mandatory for Yarra Ranges healthcare workers from today, in line with similar requirements in New South Wales and the ACT.…
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Federal Budget focuses on cost of living
The focus of the 2022 federal budget was a pre-election bid to combat the rising cost of living for Australians, with residents in the Dandenong…
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Top social justice priorities identified for Casey
The community of Casey has identified the most pressing social justice issues it believes need to be addressed in an Australian first report produced by…
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Rostrevor house in Sassafras sells for over $2.1 million
The heritage-listed Rostrevor house in Sassafras has sold for over $2 million to a local family. The iconic Dandenong Ranges property was built in 1893…
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Kinder Easter Eggs recalled due to salmonella poisoning
A number of Kinder Surprise eggs products have been urgently recalled from Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Big W and other major retailers. The popular Ferrero Rocher…
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A bigger Chestnut Festival in 2022
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is returning in 2022 bigger than ever, with Mt Dandenong Primary School joining Mt Dandenong Kindergarten in hosting the event. The…
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Victoria wide pandemic declaration extended for three months
The Victorian State Government has extended the pandemic declaration for another three months, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced. Mr Andrews said the extension enables the…