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Community calls for action
After being devastated by a $200m funding cut for a road sealing project in the hills, Cockatoo residents are taking their call to action to…
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Hills observatory to exhibit at international air show
At this year’s AVALON 2023 Australian International Air Show, Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) volunteers will be presenting for the second time in its 50-year history.…
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Concern for sunburn emergency department visits raised
The high number of young adults and adolescents requiring emergency medical treatment for severe sunburn is deeply concerning, according to SunSmart. New data from the…
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Rotary club looking to expand into Mount Dandenong to offer more support
By establishing a satellite club in Mount Dandenong, The Rotary Club of Lilydale (RCL) is looking to extend its reach and support the Hills communities…
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Historical discovery of Belgrave RSL founder’s grave
The burial site of a significant figure in the Dandenong Ranges community has been found by a Gembrook resident, more than 70 years after his…
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Circular Economy Councils Fund grants open
To support councils to increase recycling capacity and divert tonnes of waste from landfill, the third round of the Circular Economy Councils Fund has been…
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Clean Up Australia Day event comes to Montrose
Encouraging people of all ages are encouraged to look after their natural surroundings with the Montrose annual Clean Up Australia Day event returning to the…
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Police return dog to owner after car theft
A cavoodle who took a joyride in a stolen vehicle has been reunited with his family. Two men were arrested after a car with Moe…
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Super markets make offer for soft plastic stockpiles management
A large stockpile of soft plastic, left after the REDcycle scheme went bust, might soon be stored by Coles and Woolies as recycling solutions are…
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School in the hills hits the market
Ever wanted to own an entire school? with a local school has hit the market after closing its doors to the Monbulk community in December…
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Helping isolated elderly people stay connected
Elderly people are often at risk of becoming isolated and lonely, and one organisation is trying to connect those needing social interaction with people happy…
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Mentorship program launches crowd funding campaign for “community buy in”
A recently launched program in the Dandenong Ranges is crowdfunding to promote “community buy-in” and future sustainability for one-on-one mentorship for young people. In 2021,…
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