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Worksafe urge worksites to prepare for risk of destructive winds
WorkSafe is urging Victorians to secure worksites and re-consider outdoor work as potentially destructive winds hit the state today. WorkSafe Chief Health and Safety Officer…
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Townships to the rescue
“Meet in Montrose at midday.” The slogan was developed by the Montrose Township Group after the 2021 storms to ensure that locals know where to…
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Kalorama residents demand reopening of Child Road track
Residents of Kalorama are frustrated by the ongoing closure of a popular walking track along Child’s Road, which provides a key link to the National…
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CFA call for burn-off caution during Wednesday windy weather
CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning off activities tomorrow due to strong winds forecast across the state. Landowners are also encouraged to check their…
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Wind warning issued for Wednesday 22 October
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region on Wednesday 22 October. Strong northwest to westerly winds averaging…
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Derek Braidner launches Puffing Billy book
The Patch-based author Derek Braidner is celebrating the release of his debut children’s book, ‘Puffing Billy: The Gift of the Forest’, just in time for…
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Archies return
The streets of Upwey are alive with colour, inspiration and joy once more as a beloved annual art exhibition returns to the hills. The Upwey…
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Farmers and families enjoy the Wandin Silvan Field Days
The Wandin Silvan Field Days kicked off on Friday 17 October to sunny skies for another successful year of all things agriculture, horticulture and farming…
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Wheely great times ahead for Malcolm Basell
This Senior Festival month, many seniors in the Dandenongs are embracing exciting challenges, and one of the standout stories comes from Malcolm Basell of The…
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What’s next in the Yarra Ranges?
The strategic plan for the Yarra Ranges was officially adopted at the last council meeting. The 2025-2029 Yarra Ranges Council plan, developed alongside an 18-month…
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Asset replacement cost reaches $2 billion in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council has an asset portfolio with a replacement value worth more than $2 billion, and $1 billion of that is located in the…
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Risk rating change relocates Selby PS
The Selby Primary School had a surprise relocation last week in the Hills after being informed that their bushfire at-risk rating had changed. A hot…












