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Concerns over potentially “deadly” consequences of scrapping Wellington Road duplication
There are concerns federal Labor’s decision to scrap the duplication of Wellington Road in the 2022-23 budget delivered on Tuesday 25 October could be a…
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Monbulk AJP candidate calls for action on animal welfare
Political campaigns aren’t a foreign concept for local business owner Leah Folloni, having run as a candidate for the Animal Justice Party three times before…
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Flash flooding hits Upwey businesses
Businesses in Upwey are facing the loss of tens of thousands of dollars in the aftermath of a damaging flash flooding event on the evening…
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Sassafras local nominated for Victoria Local Hero award
Sassafras resident and founder of popular local group Mums of the Hills (MoThs) Belinda Young was “completely floored” when she realised she was announced as…
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A reminder to plan ahead for trips during the Melbourne Cup long weekend
Above-average spring rainfall has prompted a reminder from peak bodies for Victorians to plan ahead and stay up to date while planning a regional getaway…
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Rain will not stop important bushfire drill for local CFAs
A misty, wet night in the hills might not seem ideal for learning about bushfire burnover drills, but that didn’t stop around 60 firefighters from…
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Police call for information on death of teenager found in Sassafras in 1984
Residents are being urged to come forward as Homicide Squad detectives from Victoria Police continue their search for information in relation to the death of…
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Monbulk Road closed between Kallista and Belgrave
Monbulk Road is closed between Belgrave and Kallista due to a landslip. Emergency services are directing, with the Department of Transport urging motorists to consider…
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Kent Park Primary School promised funding from both major parties ahead of state election
Both the Labor and Liberal Parties have committed to upgrading a Ferntree Gully primary school if elected to government at the November 26 state election,…
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Upwey and Tecoma hit hard by flash flooding
The Dandenong Ranges wasn’t spared from the flash flooding on Tuesday 25 October throughout the eastern suburbs, including Lilydale, with the border of Upwey and…
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Brigades attend building fire in Sassafras
CFA crews responded to reports of an electrical fire on Driffield Crescent in Sassafras at around 6.27pm on Tuesday 25 October. Seven CFA units from…
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Major parties commit to funding for local schools
The Labor party has planned to spend big on schools in the Dandenong Ranges if re-elected in November, with almost $9 million pledged to upgrade…