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Activities for the holidays
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges’ young people will have some great opportunities to have fun and hang out with friends at the Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Footpaths on the way
Cardinia Shire Council has announced it will connect eight new footpaths throughout the shire, including around the Dandenong Ranges, as part of its 2017-’18 footpath…
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Firies’ big day in
The time is right to start preparing for the upcoming summer fire season. And what better way to prepare than through a visit to The…
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Knick-knacks have ‘violent’ past
By Peter Douglas La Trobe MP Jason Wood has continued to advocate on animal welfare policy, this time calling for Australia to act and close…
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In praise of the platypus
One of the Dandenong Ranges’ most loved residents received due recognition on Sunday 10 September, with the Belgrave Platypus Festival being held for 2017. In…
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Basin school works begin
The Basin Primary School students will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with works beginning on a multi-million dollar project.…
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Donkey death
By Derek Schlennstedt A donkey owner in Wandin North has been left reeling after receiving the news that a baby donkey from her paddock may…
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Boost for garden status
By Peter Douglas The Dandenong Ranges is set to wave farewell to the name National Rhododendron Garden, instead welcoming in the iconic garden’s new title…
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Parking push is on
By Derek Schlennstedt Construction has begun at Ferntree Gully Train Station which will see 215 new car spaces added to the existing car park. After…
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Community profits reinvested
2017 saw the largest number of grants and rewards recipients at the annual Monbulk and District Community Bank’s Community Investment and Rewards night. This year…
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Rangers dominate VCFA awards
Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club captured the lion’s share of medals at the Victorian Churches Football Association’s junior awards night on the weekend, with the MRSC…
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Minna makes a difference
By Derek Schlennstedt Minna Beardsley may only be in Grade 6, but she’s already making a big difference. The 12-year-old has decided to take part…