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Storm hits the region, more to come
Thunder, lightning and hail created storm chaos across the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and the state as a forecast thunderstorm hit on Sunday evening....
Cloud forest launched in Olinda
The native Australian Rhododendron has taken centre stage as part of a new garden that opened recently in the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.
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Sports event not just for gold medal
After the huge success of hosting the 2024 State Cross Country Championships, Yarra Valley Racing once again hosted the cross country competition for students...
Choir perform Mozart and more
The Singularity Choir and Essendon Singers are coming together to perform at Upwey Baptist Cnr Burwood Highway and 21 Darling Avenue Upwey on .Sunday...
Victorian Community History Awards open for entries
The 2024 Victorian Community History Awards are now open for entries.
There are 10 categories including best History Publication, Article, Collaborative Project, Oral History, Community...
Sometimes it takes 20 years and 500 submissions
Mark said he was rejected by publishers at least 500 times but not 500 times too many.
Yarra Valley resident and father Mark...
More Mazda BT-50 models recalled
Just nine days after a first recall, 10,957 Mazda BT-50 (TF) 3.0 ltr Variants with a year range of 2020 - 2021 have been...
Police target distracted drivers in Belgrave
Drivers speeding, on their phones, distracted or drink or drug driving will be under scrutiny from local police in the Dandenong Ranges.
Belgrave Police...
Over 26,000 BMW cars recalled
26,491 BMW MINI and Alpina X model cars with a year range of 2022 to 2024 have been recalled.
Due to a manufacturing defect, signal...
Yarra Ranges improves in yearly animal cruelty rankings
The rate of animal cruelty reports in the Yarra Ranges has reached a four year low according to RSPCA Victoria’s annual data.
Dropping to...
Wind warning issued as weekend starts
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region on Friday 23 August..
A warm front will sweep across...
A visible property number can save your life
Paramedics are asking Victorians to make sure their property numbers are visible from the street to help crews find their property quickly in an...
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Local broadcaster throws open the front door
The local community radio station for the Dandenongs is having a free open day for the public to explore and enjoy.
3MDR is kicking...
