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Cardinia Shire heritage grants now open
Cardinia Shire Council has announced its heritage grants 2022-23 program is now open for applications. The program helps identify, preserve, manage and promote Cardinia Shire’s…
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Victoria the first state to ban the public display of the Nazi symbol
The Victorian Government has introduced the Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022, which would make it a criminal offence to intentionally display the…
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Victorian Government announce grants for creatives
The Victorian Government has announced the Creative Neighbourhood Infrastructure Support Program to provide grants for infrastructure upgrades that enable creatives to develop and present their…
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Funding injection for proposed Emerald skatepark
The Emerald community is celebrating their success in gaining $1 million from the State Government for a skatepark and youth recreation space in Emerald’s Worrell…
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Olinda bike trail has support from Yarra Ranges Council
Dandenong Ranges businesses and organisations are pushing for the establishment of – and funding for – an Olinda Creek Bicycle Nature Trail Feasibility Study. The…
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Council moves to inspect trees on Jacka and Macnamara Street Ferny Creek
The Yarra Ranges Council has unanimously agreed to investigate concerns from Ferny Creek residents regarding overhanging trees and foliage along Jacka and Macnamara Street. A…
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New queer art group takes off
The Dandenong Ranges’ new Queer Art Collective (QAC) will hold their first official event on Thursday 26 May at Burrinja Cultural Centre, encouraging locals to…
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Monbulk bus stop reopened after public pressure
A Monbulk bus stop reopened yesterday after its temporary closure in early March and concern from local residents. Star Mail spoke to residents about the…
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Access to childcare in Casey the worst in Victoria
Parents in the Dandenong Ranges are being faced with a shortage of childcare options as new research shows 72 per cent of the Casey electorate…
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Yarra Ranges storm recovery works result in road closures
Storm debris removal works will continue in the Dandenong Ranges National Park and Silvan Reservoir catchment and some tracks in the area will be closed…
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Liberal Party announces $14.8 million in road funding if re-elected
The Liberal Party has committed $14.8 million towards Yarra Ranges Council’s Roads for Agribusiness initiative if re-elected on May 21. Liberal Candidate for Casey Aaron…
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Casey candidates signal support for council initiative
Most candidates in the Casey electorate have embraced Yarra Ranges Council’s call to support their Roads for Agribusiness initiative. The project calls for $150 million…