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Knox Budget a challenging delivery
The end of the financial year has seen councillors in Knox deliver what some called their most difficult budget yet. Knox City Council handed down…
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Better local roads in Heath Hill
Upgrade works are now underway on Mount Lyall Road in Heath Hill. As part of the Better Local Roads, Strategic Sealed Roads program, Cardinia Shire…
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Star gazers welcome to get curious at Mount Burnett
Skywatchers and star lovers will have the chance to take a tour of the Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) this month as the facility opens its…
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Icy mornings captured by residents
While most people probably tried to avoid getting out of bed as long as possible on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July as the winter…
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Ditched stolen car all the way from Eucha found in Upwey
Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a Suzuki Swift was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Rochester. Detectives have been told…
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Mt Burnett captures the moment a bright object crosses the night sky
Bright objects across the winter sky were picked up by the Mount Burnett Observatory on their all-sky camera last night and volunteers were happy to…
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Why are Australian homes so cold in winter?
Have you been feeling cold this winter at the comfort of your own home? You are not alone. Recent research from RMIT professors have found…
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Rail trail upgrades
Yarra Ranges Council has continued upgrades along the Belgrave Rail Trail throughout 2024 as part of the Shared Use Path Upgrade Program. This initiative is…
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Budget funding for the Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2024/25 Budget given the sign off by councillors at the Tuesday 25 June council meeting. With funding commitments and project timelines finalised,…
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‘Raising Resilient Kids’ event gets booked out within hours
Belgrave’s Mountain Men in conjunction with Mums of the Hills held a booked-out event for parents on Wednesday 19 June. Mountain Men Inc. established in…
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Firefighter recruitment is open across Victoria
Yarra Ranges residents can be part of the annual recruitment drive for Forest Fire Management Victoria as applications are now open. Diverse and exciting career…
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Monbulk and Wandin CFA called to assist AV in rescuing a female hiker
Monbulk CFA together with a few other rescue services were called to assist an injured woman in Mount Dandenong on Monday afternoon. A woman injured…