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Construction begins on RidgeWalk project
The three levels on government – council, state and federal – came together at the Silvan Dam lookout in Kalorama for the RidgeWalk sod-turning ceremony.…
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Swimschool returning for 2022 with focus on water safety
Jump! Swim Schools in Ferntree Gully is re-opening for 2022 and is focusing on water safety to help reduce rising drowning statistics. This term is…
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Trust for Nature working with private land holders in the Dandenongs
Around 400 hectares of privately owned land throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has been protected since 2019 through Trust for Nature, to ensure…
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Cardinia Council asking for input on climate strategy
Cardinia Shire’s new Climate Change Adaption Strategy is now open to the public for comment, with council encouraging residents to go online and have their…
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Telecommunications report shows need for investment
The release of an engagement report by Connecting Victoria, where residents throughout the Victoria voiced their need for better mobile and broadband connections, is another…
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La Trobe Labor candidate announced
A first time candidate has been announced to run as the ALP’s 2022 federal election candidate for the seat of La Trobe, which includes Gembrook…
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Upwey Community Link reopening
The Upwey Community Link will reopen on Monday 31 January after closing on 11 January due to staff shortages. The centre will reopen at 9am…
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CFA says don’t wait to act in a bushfire situation
More than half of all Victorians living in high risk bushfire areas like the Dandenong Ranges believe they will get an official warning if threatened…
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Heritage listed guest house up for sale
An iconic Dandenong Ranges property will soon be up for sale, with huge interest already shown on the property. The heritage-listed Rostrevor house in Sassafras…
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Parents asked to complete reusable nappy survey
Parents of young children in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley who still use nappies are being asked complete a survey about the possibility of…
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Failed art installation to be rectified
A failed art installation on Blacksmiths Way in Belgrave will be re-laid by the contractor as a result of issues with a coating used on…
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White SUV forces 66-year-old man off road and into a tree
Police are seeking more information regarding an road collision which resulted in a car colliding with a tree. On Monday 31 January at 12.15pm, a…












