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Calls to recycle fallen hardwood
With enough tree debris to “fill the MCG” currently lying on the ground across the Dandenong Ranges, a local tree cutting service is calling on…
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Woman rescued from ‘closed’ forest
Emerald SES volunteers have reiterated the plea for visitors to stay away from the Dandenong Ranges after a woman had to be rescued from Sherbooke…
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Tourist attractions damaged
Several iconic Dandenong Ranges tourist destinations have suffered extensive damage in the recent storm that swept through the mountain, with the attractions set to be…
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Army on the way
The state government has called on the Australian Army to assist Dandenong Ranges communities as the effects of the storm continue to take hold. Acting…
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Classrooms and hearts open
After 18 months of disrupted learning, students at primary schools across the Dandenongs are dealing with further uncertainty as the mountain gears up for a…
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SES controllers send SOS for new unit
Unit controllers at two local SES branches are calling for a third unit to be established in the Dandenong Ranges as emergency services struggle to…
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Why was the storm so devastating for the Dandenongs?
A Dandenong Ranges based weather forecaster has attributed an “unusual” wind direction to the high-levels of destruction occurring across the Hills overnight on Wednesday 9…
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Kalorama’s dark days
“Similar to Black Saturday. The whole place is devastated”. That’s how Kalorama CFA captain Bill Robinson describes the obliterating destruction in Kalorama following the unanticipated…
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ADF bound for Ranges
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been engaged to assist Dandenong Ranges communities as the storm clean-up continues, but residents will be waiting a while…
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Payments for ongoing power outages
Households suffering from ongoing power outages will be eligible for a weekly payment, the state government has confirmed. Acting Premier James Merlino visited Olinda on…
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Hills water warning
Residents in the Hills have been warned not to drink tap water following last week’s wild weather. Yarra Valley Water issued a warning at 2.30am…
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Storm of support
The State Government has vowed to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with storm ravaged Hills communities as they begin to rebuild, despite no solid funding assurances…
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