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Great Train race road closures
Police are reminding drivers to remain patient during the Puffing Billy Great Train race that takes place on Sunday 5 May. Traffic management safety controls…
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Drop-in to learn about RidgeWalk
Yarra Ranges residents and visitors can learn more about the RidgeWalk project in a series of drop-in sessions to be held in the hills throughout…
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Bipartisan funding for roads
Australian Labor Cadidate for La Trobe Simon Curtis has confirmed an ALP government would follow through on the Liberal Governments budget plan to commit $300…
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Landcare group liven up Puffing Billy land.
Puffing Billy has joined with Johns Hill Landcare Group in a new project to create a garden showcasing indigenous plants. For a long period of…
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Emerald songstress returns
Vanessa Amorosi is heading home. The Emerald-raised singer will play the York on Lilydale in Mount Evelyn on Thursday 16 May on her Heavy Lies…
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Burn-offs ‘out of control’
Yarra Ranges and Cardinia fire crews responded to several out of control burn-offs just hours after the CFA Fire Danger Period ended. The period restricting…
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Cardinia recycling recommences
Cardinia Shire Council confirms residents’ kerbside recycling processing has resumed. This follows SKM’s Hallam transfer station re-opening after addressing stockpiling issues at this site and…
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Health cuts – or growth?
More than $23 million in cuts to Eastern Health funding “will hit locals hard”, according to the State Government. But the Federal Government says funding…
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New purpose for historic tree
One of Mount Evelyn’s historic trees has found a new role. The chestnut trees beside the oval at Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve were planted by…
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It’s gold for Sam
When it comes to Basketball, Avolseigh resident Sam Randalls philosophy is simple: “work hard, have fun, and give it a go.” When the Avonsleigh Basketballer…
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Train-ing for marathon milestone
For Louise Edwards of Upper Ferntree Gully, the 2019 Great Train Race at Puffing Billy is an extra special one. Having run the race eight…
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Montrose CCTV pledge
Montrose would receive a new CCTV system under a re-elected Liberal-National Government. Casey MP Tony Smith made the pledge on Wednesday 24 April, promising to…
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