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Sinkhole causes havoc in The Basin
A sinkhole along on the corner of Mountain Highway and Basin Court in The Basin slowed traffic for around four hours on Friday 23 March.…
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Bizarre, expensive loss a ‘disappointing’ act
The Ferntree Gully Cricket and Football Netball Club was hit by a bizarre theft, discovering an expensive and heavy piece of equipment was missing from…
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Donors roll up their sleeves
Community members still rolled up their sleeves despite a chaotic week to donate blood for Lifeblood at the pop-up clinic in Upwey over the 12…
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Expanded eligibility for outage payments
Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer will continue to be supported by both State and Federal governments. The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged Power…
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Almost 4000 Skoda cars recalled
3801 Skoda Superb and Octavia model cars with a year range of 2020 – 2024 have been recalled. Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat…
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Oldest platypus in the wild detected in Monbulk Creek
The oldest platypus found in the wild has been detected in Monbulk Creek, marking a new record for the monotremes. Tagged 01F6-03FF, the 24-year-old male…
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Things to know about the 2024 Council elections
2024 is an election year for all Councils in Victoria. Eligible residents will be asked to vote for a Councillor in their ward to represent…
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Police all on all Knox residents with CCTV cameras
Victoria Police have put a call out on social media for assistance from Knox residents with CCTV cameras and will soon be knocking door to…
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My Place Yarra Valley inviting ‘freedom fighters’ to fortnightly meetings
Just over a year has passed since My Place Yarra Valley (MPYV) made headlines by attending Yarra Ranges Council meetings in large numbers to object…
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Mobile outreach teams hitting storm affected areas
Council staff will visit storm-affected communities from Monday 26 February as part of Council’s mobile community outreach program in response to last week’s storm. Members…
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Could peri-urban advocacy pave the way for peri-regional recognition?
The push for the Yarra Ranges to be considered peri-regional to reflect the varied needs and lifestyles of the region continues. Peri-regional is a term…
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Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March 9…
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