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Independent candidates set for fundraising support in Casey and Deakin
A community-driven push for independent candidates is set to be bolstered by further fundraising efforts from Climate 200, provided their values on climate change, political…
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TAFE State budget focus welcomed by trades industry
A total of $555 million has been allocated in the Victorian Budget for the TAFE education system, training and workforce pipeline, a welcome investment from…
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The dancing delights of Aurora
At this moment are we united with our ancestors? In this moment did the past, present and future merge to reveal and disseminate the same…
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Electrification funding welcomed
Local community energy group Repower The Dandenongs has welcomed funding announced in the Victorian State Government Budget, last Tuesday. Specifically $38 million for Solar/Electric hot…
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Tourism put on the back burner in State Budget
The Victorian Government handed down the 2024-2025 state budget which has disappointed the local tourism industry with a lack of funds supporting Yarra Ranges tourism.…
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Deer culling in Sherbrooke Forest
Regular visitors to Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges should be aware that Parks Victoria is currently undertaking deer control in the area. Shooting will…
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Man trapped by machinery in Gembrook
The afternoon of Tuesday 14 May saw a massive multi-personnel response to a man trapped in machinery in Gembrook. With eleven vehicles on the scene,…
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Cabaret and thrills for Mother’s Day
A line up of talented mothers recently dazzled and delighted locals in Belgrave, with literal sparks flying by the end of the show. ‘End of…
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Spotty coverage cost local vendors
The 39th Annual Kalorama Chestnut Festival saw some local stallholders devastated by losses to their business when a lack of phone reception cost them trade…
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What missed out in this year’s state budget
A scant detail State Budget has left many of the projects open to interpretation but what missed out, particularly in the Yarra Ranges, let’s take…
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A mother’s love
At 92 years of age, Gembrook’s Kath Ramage has celebrated Mother’s Day on a number of occasions. Each year continues to be more special as…
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Locally-made domestic violence video resonates nine years on
In 2015, Brendon Murphy created a video to raise the awareness of domestic violence with two more mates, Rick and Bill. It’s been nearly nine…
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