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Spreading the word on fire safety
Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade are continuing their mission to educate young children in the community through an annual meeting with kindergarten and prep children…
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Support network for mums proves popular
A new gathering place for mums in the Dandenong Ranges has proved popular, with free program ‘Rewilding for Mums in the Hills’ already booked out.…
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Rubbish controversy in Hoddles Creek
A large pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Hoddles Creek, containing a fridge, couch, chairs, plastics plus much more has been removed after being left…
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Cost of living impacting period poverty in Australia
Families are choosing to go without items to get through a tough financial time, a new study has shown. Some of those items include feminine…
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Yarra Ranges Council releases draft biodiversity plan
Yarra Ranges Council has released a draft plan that will look to implement protective measures for the region’s biodiversity. The draft Yarra Ranges Nature Plan;…
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Preparations for new technology in Selby
Ausnet closed Belgrave-Gembrook road on Monday 22 August from 8:30pm until Tuesday 23 August at 5:30am, to prepare for the installation of a Rapid Earth…
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Casey Volunteer Grants Program expressions of interest now open
Non-for profit community groups in the Dandenong Ranges, within the Casey electorate, can now express interest for the 2022-2023 Casey Volunteer Grants Program. The long…
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Community spirit is big at Olinda’s St Matthews Anglican Church
The Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong will be holding a morning tea on Saturday 27 August to raise funds for Christian organisation Mission Aviation Fellowship…
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“You think you’re going to come home to disaster:” Kallista residents are calling for a long-term water drainage solution on Monbulk Road
Kallista residents and businesses are calling for action after flooding continues to leave houses and properties vulnerable to damage. Denise Young’s garage was flooded in…
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Water levels rise at Woori Yallock Creek Bridge
Dandenong Ranges residents are advised to drive with caution as a Yellingo bridge approaches the point of flooding. Water levels exceeded two metres at the…
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No Suburban Rail Loop under Victorian Liberal government
The Victorian Liberal Party will scrap the 90-kilometre Suburban Rail Loop project if elected to government in November. The move would cut plans to connect…
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Labor candidate for Monbulk Daniela De Martino prepares for the November election
Replacing James Merlino’s 20 years of experience in state parliament is a daunting task, but it is one Labor candidate for Mobulk Daniela De Martino…