News
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A tale of two alpacas
Preschoolers packed Belgrave Library to listen to a story about alpacas playing maracas. The Wednesday 22 May event was part of National Simultaneous Storytime, which…
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Kids helping kids to heal
Silvan Primary School students helped to make teddies for orphans in Syria. The 23 students and their teachers worked with local Aussies Knitting for War…
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Two state stars for disability
A Lilydale mum and a Mount Evelyn project picked up state prizes for their disability work. The Access All Terrain Program at the Mount Evelyn…
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Cash for community
Several Yarra Ranges groups are welcoming grants to boost equipment and skills. The Belgrave and Seville junior football clubs, 1st Kallista Scout Group, Sherbrooke Archers,…
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Charges over abduction, rape
A Kalorama resident is among two men charged over alleged abduction and sex assault incidents dating back 30 years. On Thursday 23 May, detectives from…
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Bin ban for e-waste
Household e-waste is banned from landfill from 1 July in a bid to encourage reuse. The State Government ban will mean big changes on what…
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Burn-off blunders wasting time
CFA has issued a strong warning after “careless” landowners failed to fully extinguish their burn-offs. Private burn-offs left unattended have been keeping CFA crews busy.…
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Planned burn for Dandenongs
A planned burn is scheduled for the top of Mount Dandenong today (Thursday 23 May). “This is a highly visible and important burn that will…
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Help with housing
A new social and affordable housing group is coming to Cardinia and looking for members. Applications are open to the community. The group will help…
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Pet sale shake-up
Pet owners and businesses looking to advertise a dog, cat, puppy or kitten for sale or giveaway in Victoria will soon have to register with…
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No MP change here
The status quo stands in the Yarra Ranges following the Saturday 18 May Federal Election. Liberal Casey MP Tony Smith was returned with just over…
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Pokies proposal
The Monbulk community can have its say on a proposal for more pokies at the Monbulk Bowling Club. At its Tuesday 14 May meeting, Yarra…