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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…
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Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. As reported by the Star…
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Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and enhancing…
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Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March 9…
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Motorhome hits Emerald woman, crashes into store verandah, police investigate
Emergency services worked to help a woman struck by a motorhome in Emerald on Wednesday 28 February. At about 10am, the vehicle which was parked…