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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…
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Monbulk Aquatic Centre gears up for re-opening
After two weeks of final “touch-up works,” Monbulk Aquatic Centre will re-open to the public on Thursday 1 September. The aquatic centre has been closed…
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Questions for insurers after the June 2021 storm event
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) took 17 bookings from Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges residents seeking clarification on their insurance claims after the 9…
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Olivia Newton-John honoured in The Basin
Tributes for beloved Australian icon Olivia Newton-John, whose death was announced on Monday 8 August, have been flowing in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges…
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Mater Day returns after three-year hiatus
After a three-year hiatus, Mater Day returned on Thursday 18 August with the local school community coming together to raise funds for the Good Samaritan…
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Mount Dandenong Primary School children set to take the stage in national competition
On Thursday 25 August, after a two-year hiatus, 90 children from Mount Dandenong Primary School will make up will take the stage once again to…
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Converter and filter thefts frequent the east of Melbourne
Victoria Police said it has identified a recent series of catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter thefts in the southeast and east of Melbourne. “Catalytic…
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Thriving edible gardens in the foothills
A workshop about thriving edible gardens will be held at Miller’s Homestead on Monday 22 August from 4pm to 5.30pm. Ella from Compost Community will…
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Dandenong Ranges residents can have their say on Yarra Ranges Council’s proposed Economic Development Strategy
Dandenong Ranges residents can now give feedback on Yarra Ranges Council’s proposed Economic Development Strategy, which will help dictate the future of the region’s economy…
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Swap your weeds for trees at Emerald Library
Friends of Emerald Lake Park and Cardinia Shire Council are hosting a ‘Trees for Weeds’ swap day at Emerald Library on Saturday 3 September. Residents…
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The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra is bringing a spring concert to Emerald
The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra will be presenting a Spring concert titled “Dreams of Bohemia – a feast of Bohemian and Gypsy Music” on Sunday 4…
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New police reforms to protect informants
Landmark reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of informants and establish clear independent oversight of police in a bid to restore public confidence in the…