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State Memorial for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…
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Emergency services levy set to pass after ‘dirty deal’
Contentious legislation to raise an extra $2.1 billion for emergency services is set to pass with last-minute funding guarantees and rebates for drought-hit farmers. Ahead…
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV network
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Healesville resident Penelle walked…
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Yarra Ranges Council update Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has refreshed its Special Rate and Charge Scheme policy at the Tuesday 13 May council meeting. Special charges have become more important…
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VCAT clears fill site despite Upwey opposition
A controversial proposal to use land in Lysterfield for the disposal of clean fill has moved a step closer to approval, following a key decision…
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Kalorama residents push for upgraded drainage
As the Hills prepare for the oncoming storm season, residents in Kalorama are petitioning the Yarra Ranges Council to provide improvements to drainage following significant…
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Eastern Health’s Palliative Care Week message focuses on awareness
This Palliative Care Week (11 – 17 May), Eastern Health’s clinical director supportive and palliative care Dr Aaron Wong touches on the importance of having…
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Sussan Ley to take charge
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.…
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To great heights: CFA train at Skyhigh
Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA invited their neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt…
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CFA gets a freshen up
Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA are proud to be flying a new Australian flag outside their station. Long-serving volunteer and veteran, Peter Gates, has been the flag…
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News projects supporting Tiny Towns in Monbulk District
The State Government is making Monbulk District’s tiniest towns better places to live, work, stay and play, by investing in new community-building projects through the…
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A historic chapter in Monbulk’s jam story
For nearly 80 years, the Monbulk Jam Factory stood as a symbol of ingenuity, resilience and the rich agricultural spirit of the Dandenongs. The site…