News
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Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with new…
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Eagle rescued in Monbulk
A wedge-tailed eagle in distress was rescued in Monbulk on Friday 14 February, by a dedicated team of volunteers from Vets for Compassion. The bird…
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Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre Warburton,…
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Stormwater community panel endorsed
Council endorsed the new Stormwater Community Reference Panel at the meeting held on Tuesday 11 February. The Panel will now work with Council to provide…
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Emu eggs a challenge
Local artists of all kinds have been invited to step forward to paint emu eggs for an exhibition in April this year. The aptly named…
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Dig into Council’s compost giveaway
Cardinia Shire households can reap the rewards of having a food and garden waste kerbside bin with the Compost Giveaway. In partnership with the Cardinia…
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CWA Night Ladyhawks open their doors
Monday 3 March will see the Lady Nighthawks open their doors to the community to show people what they are all about, kicking off at…
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State first to improve planning process for community
Yarra Ranges Council has begun utilising myLot, an AI-powered self-service planning enquiry tool, to help residents find out if they need a planning permit for…
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New exhibition puts recycling to the forefront
‘Opt In’ is a new exhibition at the Hills Hub Emerald which has local artists putting a spotlight on recycling. Participating artists created art using…
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Ferntree Gully Cricket relocates
In Ferntree Gully the Wally Tew the cricket clubroom has been closed temporarily and the sports club will be relocated for the coming weeks. Dobson…
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The best of friends
PRECEDE: Knowing each other since they were only a few years old, the friendship of Gembrook’s Norm Smith and Harold Ramage is a time capsule…
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Ferntree Gully Township meeting approaches
Residents invited to attend an open community meeting at the rear hall of the Ferntree Gully CFA on Wednesday 5 March at 5/7 The Avenue…