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Prison sentence handed down for Healesville mother after a fatal crash that killed a Belgrave South woman
A Healesville woman has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for drug-driving which resulted in the death of a much loved Belgrave South mother. Monica…
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Calls for increased security after vandalism spike in Cockatoo
There are calls for added police presence on Cockatoo’s McBride Street after a recent spout in vandalism on the town’s main strip. At 1.20am on…
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Primary school students return for a new year of learning
After a break over the new year and Christmas period, students in the Dandenong Ranges have returned for another year of learning and development. At…
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Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade member honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
After decades of committing himself to firefighting, Ferntree Gully CFA’s Robert ‘Toddy’ Small was honoured with an Australian Fire Services Medal during the Australia Day…
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Respecting your local pool
The hot summer sun means you are more inclined to cool off at the local pool, pulling up a picnic rug for a day lounging…
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Ferntree Gully business owners and Dowel family acknowledged with double OAM honours
For Natures Organics managing director Justin Dowel, earning a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community through philanthropy is a…
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Free RATs available for Yarra Ranges residents
Yarra Ranges residents are eligible to access two free packs of RATs. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced the initiative to help with the early…
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Kallista community looks to apply for Melbourne Water grant
Hills residents have gathered at a Melbourne Water application workshop to apply for a grant which will enable locals to maintain a waterway that runs…
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Environmental advocates in the Hills recognised in Australia Day Awards
Yarra Ranges Council has recognised two Hills locals for their work protecting the environment in this year’s Australia Day Awards. On 26 January, Jane Hollands…
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Willow Swaneveld named Young Citizen of the Year
Tecoma local Willow Swaneveld describes her life throughout the past couple of years as a video game in which she is levelling up too fast.…
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New Yarra Ranges citizens celebrated
39 of the newest Australian citizens who have found a home in the Yarra Ranges were joined by family, friends and dignitaries at the Civic…
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Hills community groups recognised at Australia Day Awards ceremony
Community groups in the Hills have been recognised for their work in the Dandenong Ranges at Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day award ceremony on Thursday…
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