News
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Support growing need in the Dandenong Ranges
Each year in the lead-up to Christmas, the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) becomes a quiet lifeline for families across the hills who would…
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Unique map gives big insights
Key community players across the Yarra Ranges gathered in Belgrave on 14 November to participate in a unique exercise being run nationally on disaster preparedness.…
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Emerald Pharmacy secures grant for power backup
Emerald Village Pharmacy (EVP) has received $47,260 to install a three-phase trailer-mounted diesel generator integrated with a smart inverter and battery system, to help strengthen…
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Knox council swears in new mayor…
Knox City Council has a new Mayor, announcing the news via their website and social media on Friday 21 November. Cr Paige Kennett has been…
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Rare supercell thunderstorm passes through Yarra Valley
A rare “elevated supercell thunderstorm” passed through the Yarra Valley and lit up the skies at 10pm on 24 November. Members of the public watched…
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Preparing the Ranges for bushfire season
With the arrival of a bushfire season that is forecast to be particularly potent in the Yarra Ranges, preparation is key to protecting the local…
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A community that cares
In a world often defined by hustle and hardship, Monbulk’s Open Door Community Care reminds us all what it means to truly care. Nestled in…
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Operation Santa leaked to the Star Mail…
…a TOP SECRET message from you-know-who about you-know-what has been sent to the Star Mail inbox… Operation Santa will kick off in late December with…
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Cockatoo comes alive at twilight
Cockatoo Country Market has been running for an amazing nine years, providing a family friendly, low-cost local event that brings the community together every month.…
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Support the scouts, buy a tree
1st Selby Scouts Group is a growing local community group. Kids participate in fun and challenging weekly sessions at the old mud-brick Scouts Hall at…
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Santa’s on the siren in Ferntree Gully
December is now just a little jingle away with Christmas plans in full swing across the Yarra Ranges. The beloved Santa Run will soon be…
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Santa rolling through Belgrave on 21 Dec
Belgrave CFA will run its annual Santa Run on Sunday 21 December, the weekend before Christmas, from 9am until around midday. Santa will be travelling…
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