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Could Cardinia Council join calls for peri-regional classification?

Following calls from Yarra Ranges and Mornington Peninsula Councils to better recognise the mix of metropolitan and regional areas within their shire, could Cardinia...

Planned burns conducted in Belgrave South

Belgrave South CFA performed a three-hectare private burn with the assistance of Silvan, Belgrave and Macclesfield, Clemantis and Healesville CFA crews on Monday 28...

Better connectivity a high agenda

Yarra Ranges Council is advocating for better telecommunications services ahead of the Federal election. Mobile connectivity, NBN and broadband strength and emergency resilience have been...

Belgrave station receiving new parking spots

Construction has commenced to build an additional 470 car spaces at Belgrave Station, as part of the Victorian Government’s Car Parks for Commuters program. Contracts...

Victorian Government announce region-specific deer control plan

High-priority waterways, national parks and reserves in the Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Knox City shires will be targeted for deer control as a part...

Death of emancipated cow raises animal welfare concerns

The death of an emancipated cow from a Cockatoo farm has raised questions from advocates as to whether there is enough protection for livestock...

Bike safety program expanded

Students in the Yarra Ranges and the Dandenong Ranges from grade 1 to year 8 will have access to the State Government Bike Ed...

SNIPPETS: Sherbrooke University of Third Age guest speaker and lunch

Invitation to Sherbrooke U3A End of Term One Lunch and Guest Speaker. Monday 4 April at Upwey Seniors Community Centre, 6 Mahony Street (in car...

Virtual consultation for storm affected Yarra Ranges residents

Insurance Council of Australia and recovery officers from Yarra Ranges Council are hosting virtual one-on-one consultations for Yarra Ranges residents affected by the 2021...

Cat information session with RSPCA behaviorist

With Knox City Council introducing changes that restrict cats to residents’ properties from 10 April, they are hosting an online information session with RSPCA...

Boronia interactive play space opening on Saturdays

Knox City Council has launched a free pop-up interactive play space for children and families at Boronia Mall Forecourt on Saturdays. From Saturday 26 March...

Local gardeners showcase their bulbs

Owners of Hancock’s Daffodils Will and Christine Ashburner will feature in this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show — the southern hemisphere’s largest...

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Astonishing facts found in new stroke report

According to a new report conducted by the Stroke Foundation, the number of Australians experiencing strokes over the past year is the highest it...