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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…
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Upgrade to intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway receives funding
An intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully has received funding to be upgraded with lights in the 2022/23 State Budget. Two…
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State Government delivers big investment for CFA and SES in 2022/23 budget
The Victorian State budget announced huge funding aiming to boost Victorian emergency services preparedness, it comes after several natural disaster occurrences around the country, including…
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Victorian 2022/23 budget spends big on education
The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools. The budget…