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Scam warning after painter disappears
A senior couple from Monbulk is warning residents to be cautious after a painter they hired took a deposit of nearly $700 and never came…
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Shape our future waste services
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the future of waste services in Cardinia Shire, including household bins, the proposed glass-only service, hard…
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Post Grant boost for Olinda’s bat school
Olinda’s dedicated team of passionate volunteers is making a meaningful difference for some of Australia’s most misunderstood native animals. With crucial support $2000 from the…
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Teenager Ebonnie missing in Boronia
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find missing teenager Ebonnie, who was last seen on Monday, 12 May, 2025. The 14-year-old is described…
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A historic chapter in Monbulk’s jam story
For nearly 80 years, the Monbulk Jam Factory stood as a symbol of ingenuity, resilience and the rich agricultural spirit of the Dandenongs. The site…
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Proposed parking restrictions to help meet growing needs of Olinda
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging feedback from local community members on some proposed parking restriction changes in Olinda. The proposed changes aim to create more…
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Coalition’s big defeat
While Liberal’s Aaron Violi successfully retained his seat of Casey, turning more voters across the electorate to him, his party lost most of the bordering…
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Police target speeding as lives lost on roads climb
Victorian police will ramp up speed enforcement as new figures show excessive speed has played a role in more than 30 road deaths across the…
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Belgrave nabs 1-point win over Yea
Football Premier Division Seniors: Wandin 19.7.121 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 10.7.67; Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.10.58 def Officer 7.9.51; Woori Yallock 14.12.96 def Upwey-Tecoma 7.7.49; Mt. Evelyn 16.15.111 def…
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Monbulk falls short against Healesville in senior showdown
FOOTBALL Seniors Monbulk returned to the Don Road Reserve in Healesville for the first time since 2021, the last time these clubs were in the…
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Dandenong Ranges seniors get fit and social through pilates
In a quiet corner of the Dandenong Ranges, a community of older residents gathers each week to move, laugh, and reconnect – thanks to the…
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Monbulk Primary sprouts as finalist for top Sustainability Award
Monbulk Primary School has been named a finalist in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards, earning a spot in the coveted category of ResourceSmart School of…