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Olinda Recreation Reserve works underway
Works at the Olinda Recreation Reserve are underway, with a sod turning event attended by local representatives and government officials on Tuesday 4 April. A…
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Proposed light installations hoped to boost tourism across the Yarra Ranges
The peak tourism body in the Yarra Ranges is looking to draw more visitors to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges in off-peak periods through…
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Police enforcement to ramp up over Easter
After three fatal collisions in the first three days of April, police are warning drivers to take extra care this Easter. At midnight on Thursday…
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Fleming’s nurseries helping boost garden industry workforce
Monbulk’s Fleming’s Nurseries is looking to take on five new staff members as part of the state government’s Jobs Victoria Nursery Workforce Project. The opening…
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Private e-scooter use now legal throughout Victoria
Private e-scooters are now legal on Victorian roads after the state government announced changes to their use from Wednesday 5 April. Minister for Roads and…
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Belgrave Station car park works underway
Commuters in Melbourne’s east will soon find it easier to park, catch the train and travel – with works underway on the new multi-level car…
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Hazlenut haven bearing goods after a decade
A hazelnut grove in a Gembrook valley is now tantalising locals’ taste buds with fresh produce, and entertaining them with llama pronking. a decade after…
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Historic Aston by-election win for Labor Party
In a historic by-election win for the Labor Party on Saturday 1 April, Mary Doyle is set to represent Aston in federal parliament. In front…
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AFL Victoria holds free Junior Girls session in Gembrook
AFL Victoria and the Outer East Football Netball League joined forces to hold a free Junior Girls ‘Footy 4 Fun’ football clinic at Gembrook Recreation…
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Olinda Ferny Creek Junior Football Netball Club win Donna Marxham award for Best Conduct
The Olinda Ferny Creek Junior Football and Netball Club (OFCJFNC) has received the Outer East Football and Netball League’s Dorothy Moxham Award for Best Conduct…
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Belgrave CFA members celebrate 100 years of the brigade
Belgrave CFA celebrated its 100th birthday in March, with the brigade hosting a celebratory function featuring life members and current firefighters coming together. Brigade Captain…
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Cockatoo IGA awarded for customer service and deli experience
Cockatoo IGA beat stores across the state at an award ceremony on Friday 24 March, winning Medium Delicatessen Department of the Year Award and Customer…