News
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Kallista Community House ceases operations
Yarra Ranges Council acknowledges the contribution of the Committee of Management and Coordinator of the Kallista Community House following a decision to cease operations at…
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Cardinia Shire weed control grant program now open for landowners and community groups
Landowners and community groups in the Cardinia Shire are encouraged to apply for local council’s 2022-23 weed control grant program. Weed control grants are available…
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CFA crews sharpen their skills
Around 20 members of the Monbulk CFA Fire & Rescue Brigade attended a training session on Thursday 26 January, reinforcing skills in the circumstance of…
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Traditional Custodians commemorate Survival Day
Female only Wurundjeri dance group Djirri Djirri, who are the Traditional Custodians of the Yarra Valley region, joined hundreds of people in the city on…
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Shelley Beardshaw named Cardinia Shire’s Citizen of the Year
Shelley Beardshaw was announced as Cardinia Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year at an award ceremony held on Wednesday 25 January at the Cardinia Cultural…
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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…