News
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Drama venture for local schools given boost by state government
Primary school students across the Dandenong Ranges will be able to participate in drama, dance and circus workshops thanks to a $10,000 boost by the…
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Heavy storm set to hit the outer east
A severe thunderstorm is set to hit today, moving east from Melbourne with heavy rainfall likely to result in flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Tree removal works see closure of Olinda-Monbulk Road
The Department of Transport and Planning is tending to 39 roadside trees on Olinda-Monbulk Road between the Invermay intersection and 218 Olinda-Monbulk Road. A full…
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Call to save “homely” cinema in Boronia
The owners of Metro Cinema in Boronia, Tom and Cynthia Schouten, have a lifetime of association with the silver screen that they don’t want to…
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Get rid of your weeds at a local event
Yarra Ranges locals will be able to drop off their weeds at Baynes Park in Monbulk over two days in April, as weed mass increases…
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Road sealing begins in Gembrook
Cardinia Shire Council has started road sealing works on Innes Road, Blackwood Lane, Russell Road and the services roads for Redwood Road and Gembrook Road…
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Clippers buzz for Emerald Secondary fundraiser
Buzzed locks floated through Emerald Secondary College’s courtyard on Friday 17 March as the school supported the Leukaemia Foundation. Most of the school turned out…
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Missing teen last seen in Belgrave
15-year-old Nadine has been missing since Thursday 16 March after being last seen on Terry Avenue in Belgrave. There are concerns for Nadine’s wellbeing due…
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Cultural Diversity Week brings generations together
Community connections across generations are being created through a restarted initiative across the Yarra Ranges. Marking Cultural Diversity Week, diverse families from Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Oxfam Trailwalker returns to the Yarra Ranges in 2023
The Oxfam Trailwalker is returning to Melbourne in 2023, this time beginning in Gembrook for the first time in its 24-year history. Held from Friday…
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Healthcare students encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary scholarships
Aspiring Yarra Ranges healthcare professionals currently immersing themselves in study are being encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships program. Open to students studying…
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Volunteers able to rear seeing eye dogs
Melbourne volunteers are invited to apply to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs. Vision Australia…