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Belgrave South Primary receives funding boost
Belgrave South Primary will receive funding to improve their facilities and infrastructure that support students and staff with disabilities. The school will receive $185,000 from…
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Dandenong Ranges, Ferntree Gully and Belgrave to see more restrictions eased as Victoria hits vax target
Dandenong Ranges, Ferntree Gully and Belgrave residents who are fully vaccinated will see more restrictions ease from midnight tonight. The State Government said nearly all…
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Making Safe Steps, but nowhere to turn
Like other family violence response centres in Melbourne, Safe Steps have noticed an alarming trend in the local area – there’s not enough safe and…
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Knox City Council recruiting youth advisors
Young people in Boronia, The Basin and Ferntree Gully can have a say on issues that matter to them with Knox City Council recruiting for…
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Surge in building permits approved
Yarra Ranges Shire and the City of Knox saw a surge in new building projects as Victoria reached the highest amount of approved building permits…
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Yarra Valley Water looks to the future
Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat McCafferty believes the company will be able to achieve net zero carbon emission before 2030 as they continue to…
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Family miraculously escapes injury after tree falls through roof
A Kalorama family had a dangerously close call when a large tree fell onto their house, causing extensive damage to the home but fortunately no…
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A dad’s portrait of his daughter wins an Archie
When Paul Miller drew a portrait of his daughter while in lockdown, he didn’t expect to win first place in the Upwey Archies community art…
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Basin Community House and Tasty Az partnership recognised
Two local not-for-profit’s work helping people with disability gain employment has been highlighted with a nomination at the Learn Local awards. The Basin Community House…
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Art is in the family for Upwey Archies winner
Art is in the family for nine-year-old Upwey Archies Award winner Poppy Hayler. “Because I’m an only child I’ve been by myself a lot during…
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Restaurants face closing due to lack of staff
Restaurant and cafes are facing an uncertain future as severe staff shortages could potentially lead to venues closing their doors. Owner of The Independent Mauro…
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Fuel break information session for Dandenong Ranges announced
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is running a community information session about the strengthening and expansion of strategic fuel breaks in the Dandenong Ranges. The…
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