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Police hit the road for long weekend
With the Australia Day long weekend upon us, police are placing an extra focus on road policing, warning drivers escaping to regional Victoria to play…
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Hoon taskforce welcomed
A new police operation set up to target hoon driving across the Yarra Ranges has been welcomed by members of the local community. Operation Deliver…
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Drugs, weapons seized in Montrose raid
Prohibited weapons, poisons and a large quantity of drugs were seized during an early morning raid in Montrose this week. Croydon Taskforce Unit officers attended…
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Men still without shed
Upwey Men’s Shed members are itching to get their hands busy with community projects, as they eagerly await an agreement from Yarra Ranges Council for…
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Developer pushes on to VCAT
The developer proposing a multi-level facility in the heart of Belgrave is taking his application to VCAT following a refusal by Yarra Ranges Council. The…
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Parents bring heat on council
A group of Upwey parents and carers have proved they are a powerful force, having had their concerns over lack of shade at Upwey Main…
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5G switched on in the hills
A number of residents living in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are now covered by Telstra’s 5G network after a recent roll-out. There are…
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Book binds cultures together
A Ferntree Gully father has published a children’s book in hopes that it will give kids a new perspective of cultural awareness. Percy Shozi has…
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Lashed by regulation
A Ferntree Gully businesswoman is fed up with Knox City Council, accusing it of “backflipping” on agreements and unfairly denying her a building permit. Beautician…
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New skate space for Monbulk
Keen skaters, scooter-riders and BMX goers will soon have a new stomping ground, with exciting upgrades planned for Monbulk Skate and Scooter Park. Yarra Ranges…
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Fruit pest returns
Council is asking residents to be on the lookout for the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in coming months and help prevent its spread, after a…
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Emerald exposure site changed
DHHS has changed a Covid-19 exposure site listing from Puffing Billy to Emerald Lake Park. Authorities listed Puffing Billy as an exposure site on Monday…
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