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Covid cases at supermarkets
Two supermarkets in the Yarra Ranges have confirmed Covid-19 cases. Team members at Woolworths in Lilydale and Coles in Mooroolbark are now self-isolating after testing…
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Fatal Monbulk fire
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Monbulk on 28 July. Emergency services attended an address in Nugent Road about 9.40pm…
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Concerning Covid trend for Yarra Ranges
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Yarra Ranges have skyrocketed over the past week, with a local aged care home facing a significant outbreak. The number…
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Kallista fuel fear
Kallista residents and business owners are fuming at the proposed development of a petrol station in the town’s main street. A planning application for 80-82…
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Face shields mask hope
Last Thursday, 23 July, was the first day residents across the Yarra Ranges were forced to wear face masks outside their homes due to Covid-19.…
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The Round-up
Face mask fines at 1000 Steps A man and woman were issued fines for failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer directions during an…
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The Belgrave bubble man
A man in Belgrave has taken mandatory face masks to the next level, instead rolling around the main street in an inflatable bubble. In a…
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Search for children who follow in Fred Hollows’ footsteps
Parent’s, teachers, principals and community members are being encouraged to nominate a Grade 6 student for the annual Fred Hollows Humanity Award. The award recognises…
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Continuing the chords through Covid
Music therapist Cath Russell hopes to help struggling musicians during Covid-19 and use music for community development through her new role at the Dandenong Ranges…
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Community lights up the dark
The Montrose community is bringing brightness to the streets during these dark winter nights of lockdown. The town’s Light Up Lockdown campaign has seen households…
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Station car park a popular prospect
A survey asking for feedback on the new multi-deck car park at Belgrave Station shows that an overwhelming number of respondents support the development. The…
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The piper’s tale
Mount Evelyn’s Iain Townsley might not be easily recognised when walking down the street, but most locals would know the familiar sounds from his bagpipes.…
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