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Reducing pollution from wood fire heaters
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging owners of wood fire heaters to reduce smoke in the community this winter. The council said smoke pollution caused by…
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Four Dandenong Ranges suburbs listed as top areas for families
Four towns in the Dandenong Ranges have been listed in the top 20 family suburbs with the highest increase in inventory over the past three…
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Lyrebird track set to reopen June 4, 1000 Steps remains closed
Recovery works will be taking place at the 1000 steps and Lyrebird Track in Ferntree Gully until Saturday 4 June, Parks Victoria has said. In…
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Networking event for Boronia traders
Traders in Boronia will be able to connect and network with each other at an event hosted by the Boronia Revitalisation Board on 16 June.…
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Dandenong Relief Service receives large donation from local church
The Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service has received a huge donation of over 1000 cans of food from Belgrave South Baptist Church, helping feed hundreds…
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Donated items most needed by community care organisations this winter
Non-perishable food, knitted and cold weather clothing and surprisingly toilet paper are some of the items most needed by vulnerable members of the community this…
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Council receives planning application for Lake Knox
Development Victoria has submitted planning applications for the contentious “Lake Knox” development to Knox City Council, which are now open for comment from the public.…
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Angliss Hospital to receive upgrade
The Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully will receive a $112 million upgrade, featuring a multi-storey building and increased surgery capacity. Minister for Health Martin…
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Olinda-Monbulk Road closed at Holden Road
Olinda-Monbulk Road is currently closed after a downed tree blocked access from both directions. The tree fell around 10.30pm on Wednesday 1 June near Holden…
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Free flu vaccinations announced for the month of June
Victorians will be able to book in for free flu vaccinations during the month of June after the State Government announced a $33 million dollar…
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New owners detail plans for historic Burnham Beeches mansion
The new owners of Burnham Beeches have held a public consultation session while outlining their plans for the historic Sherbrooke mansion. On Sunday 29 May,…
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New project helping unpaid carers find jobs and training
The Victorian Government-funded Carers Employment Support Program is set to help 108 carers in the Outer East to pursue their dream jobs through the Linking…