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School camp industry in dark over post-Covid return
A leading outdoor education provider based in Gembrook is calling on the State Government to help the industry get back on its feet post-lockdown. Anthony…
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Raising Rett’s awareness with a sparkle
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to her heart, one local jewellery maker is creating beautiful pieces that not…
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Yarra Ranges creatives feature in documentary
The Covid-19 pandemic has left its mark on the history books, remembered for its upheaval of society and changes to daily life. The creative sector…
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Inventing a road safety device
Every child’s dream is to be able to invent something someday – for Nicholas Hubbard it only took a couple of decades and a pandemic…
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Conditions ripe for fruit fly
Wet and warm conditions across the state have created favourable conditions for Queensland fruit fly to breed, with home gardeners encouraged to act now to…
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Drivers warned ahead of long weekend
Victoria Police have issued an early warning that they will be out in force this long weekend, maintaining high visibility to ensure drivers are doing…
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Yarra Ranges solar panel project to reach milestone
Solar panels will be installed on six community facilities in coming months, as Council’s rollout of solar systems edges closer to its 4000th panel. New…
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Road works in final stages on Pepi’s Land
Road improvement works have commenced at the entrance of the Emerald Netball Club located at Pepi’s Land on Beaconsfield Emerald Road. These road works are…
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Award winning garden gets funding
The recreation of Phillip Johnson’s award winning garden will start taking shape in coming weeks, with more funding from the Federal Government just announced for…
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Halloween festival cancelled again
The much loved Halloween on the Green has had to bow out again for 2021, leaving organisers disappointed for a second year in a row.…
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Oh dear, the deer are on the loose
The feral deer problem in the Dandenong Ranges is not uncommon but for residents living in Sassafras they are battling deer of a different kind…
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Escaping to the Dandenong Ranges
The itch to get away from home, travel further than a limited kilometre radius and experience the outdoors is far greater than it ever was…