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Dandenong Ranges sewerage system in the pipeline
Monbulk and the Dandenong Ranges are set for a new sewerage system Almost 1800 properties in Kallista, Sherbrooke, The Patch and Monbulk will soon be…
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Race to save mural
Lilydale cafe Locavore Studio is fighting to save its outdoor mural, despite concerns from the Yarra Ranges Council that the artwork does not meet heritage…
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Knitting for kids
Hills students joined forces with knitters from across the country to brighten the lives of children in Syria. The Tecoma and Silvan primary schools were…
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Go fish
There is a good reason that fishermen call it fishing and not catching – sometimes no matter how much you prepare or how much knowledge…
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Objection rejected in VCAT backfire
Objecting residents got the opposite of what they hoped for after taking Yarra Ranges Council to VCAT over a double-storey development in Tecoma. Two Dandenong…
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The Round-up
SES kept busy Emerald SES attended more than 20 call-outs in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday night as strong winds buffeted the area. Unit controller…
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Olinda’s place to play
I was delighted to recently open the beautiful new nature-based regional playground at the former Olinda Golf Course, signalling the completion of the first stage…
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Belgrave bin bungle rectified
Peace has once again returned to Belgrave after a brief dispute broke out regarding the cigarette bins in Belgrave. The bins came under fire after…
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Grandmas call for refugee action
Protestors gathered outside Casey MP Tony Smith’s office on Friday 6 September to call for greater protection for refugees and asylum seekers. Grandmothers against Detention…
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A bright idea
New lighting at Lillydale Lake will make it easier for night-time visitors to get around and stay visible. Yarra Ranges Council installed more than 30…
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Learning the ropes
Mount Evelyn students gained a new principal for a day when Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence stepped into the role at Birmingham Primary. Her foray into…
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Make a wish at the restored Emerald Wishing Well
Cardinia Council has recently restored the historic Wishing Well at Emerald Lake Park and it’s now open for the community to enjoy. Around 80 years…
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