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Make sure your pets are part of the plan
CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this summer.…
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Hard rubbish: fine your collection date
Every residential property in Yarra Ranges has one annual hard rubbish collection. Hard rubbish collection dates vary from property to property. Items for hard rubbish…
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Council’s free green waste drop-off events are back
Residents are encouraged to drop off their green waste for free at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in in Pakenham and Lysterfield. The service…
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Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations open on Wednesday 15 January, 2025 for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) which acknowledges the full spectrum…
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Council free green waste drop offs return
Cardinia Shire residents are being encouraged to drop off their green waste for free at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in in Pakenham and…
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Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash
Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the warm…
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Kate Tannin’s journey from Ferntree Gully to Fiji
A Ferntree Gully social work student is among the three Charles Sturt University (CSU) students selected for the prestigious New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship for…
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Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,…
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Life saving defib installed at Ferny Creek
The Ferny Creek Scout Group recently installed a defibrillator at the scout hall to serve the local community. It is located on the outside of…
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Special Olympics Club receives grant for bocce court improvements
Special Olympics Australia’s (Knox) Melbourne Eastern Ranges has received a vital funding boost from the State Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, enabling the not-for-profit organisation…
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Great capture by Emerald twitcher
An twitching enthusiast who resides in Emerald sent in a lovely shot of a Spotted Pardalote to the Star Mail on the afternoon of Friday…
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Barefoot bowls brings holiday cheer to Monbulk Bowling Club
Monbulk Bowling Club has been a hive of activity throughout December, with barefoot bowls events drawing a diverse range of local groups to the greens.…