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Groups in the Hills educating children about planting
Children in the Dandenong Ranges put their green thumbs into action during a planting day at Gembrook Park on Thursday 26 May. Gembrook Primary School…
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Olinda Rabbit Rescue receives grant
A Dandenong Ranges rabbit rescue has received a $1,000 grant from Australia Post to facilitate their foster program. Rabbit Runaway Orphanage in Olinda, a non-for-profit…
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Bill amendment to deter dangerous protest activities in timber harvesting zones.
The State Government has introduced an amendment to the Sustainable Forests Timber Bill to ensure stronger penalties are faced by protesters who put timber workers’…
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200 jobs set to be created by social housing boost
The Victorian Government has announced the $3 million Social Housing Employment Program which will help create 200 jobs through a partnership between Jobs Victoria and…
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Wurundjeri successful in purchasing William Barak artworks
Wurundjeri elders and descendents of William Barak are rejoicing after hearing the news that two of his artworks will be returning to Country after successful…
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Legalise Cannabis Australia eyes state election after increase in support
With a surprising federal election result bringing Legalise Cannabis Australia to the possibility of a federal Senate seat, the party is now eyeing the Victorian…
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Labor’s Casey candidate Bill Brindle responds to Federal Election result
Australia is set to be led through the next term by the Australian Labor party after their triumph in the 2022 Federal election, but Casey…
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Aaron Violi replaces Tony Smith, Tudge re-elected
Aaron Violi has been elected as the new member for Casey, despite the Liberal Party failing to return to government. The Liberal candidate to replace…
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Council approve special charge scheme for Belgrave South road
Yarra Ranges Council has carried a motion to declare a special charge scheme at its next meeting to seal Kirkham Road in Belgrave South. The…
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Monbulk Sergeant recognised for bravery
Officer in Charge at Monbulk Police Station, Luke Schroder, was “surprised” when he heard he had been awarded Victoria Police’s Medal for Courage several months…
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The Basin a perfect canvas for artists
Members of the Ringwood Art Society (RAS) soaked in the scenery at The Basin Centennial Garden yesterday during their Plein Air paint out session; nurturing…
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Storm management at the forefront of Dandenong Ranges planning
Dandenong Ranges locals are looking at how to best recover and regroup after last year’s devastating storms ripped through the hills and nearby areas. Yarra…