News
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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…
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CFA urges residents to check chimneys as winter nears
As the temperature drops and Yarra Ranges residents are lighting up a fire to keep warm, CFA is urging people to check their fireplaces, chimneys,…
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First Reconciliation Week at Emerald Hills Hub
The Emerald Hills Hub will celebrate National Reconciliation Week for the first time since its opening in 2020, holding a range of activities and installations.…
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Pre polling locations available from May 9
Early voting for the May 21 Federal election began on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open throughout Casey and the surrounding area. For residents…