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Minor Magnitude earthquake shakes Ferntree Gully
A 2.5 magnitude minor earthquake occurred in East Melbourne on Tuesday 16 May at 11.15 am with an epicentre in Ferntree Gully. Jonathan Griffin, a…
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Maroondah Hospital volunteer kiosk closes after 45 years and $5 million raised
A sad farewell was held at Maroondah Hospital on Monday 16 May, as the much-loved Auxiliary Kiosk was closed after 45 years of service. By…
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Police continue to investigate 2020 assault in Boronia
Police are continuing to investigate an assault that occurred in Boronia in 2022, and have released the images of two men who may be able…
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$12 million upgrade to Emerald Lake Park endorsed
Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed a masterplan for new upgrades to Emerald Lake Park. The plan includes changes to play areas, event spaces, hospitality, parking…
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Cardinia Shire Council ‘determined’ to seal roads after funding cut
Cardinia Shire Council is determined to seal what it can of the roads in the hills after the abrupt departure of federal funding. The council…
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Yarra Ranges Council Hosts Pop Up Information Session
On Wednesday 17 May Yarra Ranges Council will host a pop up information session about their services to Yarra Ranges families in Belgrave Hub on…
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Have your say on Alma Treloar toilet façade
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on imagery to be included on the exterior façade of new public toilets at Alma Treloar Reserve in Cockatoo.…
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Opportunities for community engagement
It can be easy to feel unheard and it can be understated how much can be achieved with a face-to-face conversation or discussion. Yarra Ranges…
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YR Council votes to streamline rebuild process after storms
Yarra Ranges Council proposed an amendment to the Erosion Management Overlay provisions in the planning scheme, meaning families in the Yarra Ranges could have the…
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Council embraces energy-efficient options
Yarra Ranges Council is improving the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives, delivering cost savings and reducing environmental impact. Since 2013, the…
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Inspiro hands out over $20,000 in healthcare scholarship awards
Inspiro Health, a healthcare organisation in the Yarra Ranges, handed out its 2023 Tertiary Health Scholarship Awards in Belgrave on Thursday 11 May, with students…
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Hills local’s encounter with not-so-shy pale red fox
One resident recently came face to face with a spectacular animal: a whiter-than-usual fox that has been spotted roaming around Gembrook. Local Lee LaWeaver, 57,…
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