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Wildlife shelters share their concerns this World Wildlife Day
The United Nations’ World Wildlife Day was held on Sunday 3 March as animal lovers and conservationists around the world celebrated successes and shared concerns…
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Casey breaks the mould with boost in bulk billing
The Casey electorate has featured as a surprising outlier among concerning statistics as the number of bulk-billing GPs plummets around the country again. Data from…
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Almost 29000 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models recalled
28,491 2021 to 2024 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models have been recalled due to an issue with the transmission. Due to a design issue, the…
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Could peri-urban advocacy pave the way for peri-regional recognition?
The push for the Yarra Ranges to be considered peri-regional to reflect the varied needs and lifestyles of the region continues. Peri-regional is a term…
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Bowls community bands together in hard times
After a devastating email scam attack saw the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club lose $118,000 when replacing a green, the community was quick to step in…
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Benefits seen despite slow uptake of community pharmacist treatment pilot
Cutting out the middleman to access treatment and medication for common health problems in participating pharmacies has seen a slow uptake in the Yarra Ranges.…
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Sassafras mourns a matriarch
The community of Sassafras and surrounds is mourning the death of a much-loved matriarch, Gwen Horner, who died recently aged 92. Gwen was a life…
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Expensive loss a ‘disappointing’ act
The Ferntree Gully Cricket and Ferntree Gully Football Netball Club recently discovered an expensive piece of equipment missing from their home grounds. Knox Police are…
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New township group prepares for meeting
Belgrave and Tecoma communities interested in bringing expertise or gaining experience in a new committee and meeting new people are invited to the annual general…
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Sawing through the storm
In a gesture of gratitude and support for the tireless efforts of local emergency service volunteers, the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group has provided essential…
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Storm recovery carries on
Storm recovery continues across Victoria and the SES in Emerald and Knox have reported massive and ongoing devastation in their local areas. The recent storm…
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Charges laid after rooftop protest
Charges have been laid against a group of pro-Palestine activists after they allegedly climbed a rooftop at an engineering company in Bayswater. Police have charged…