News
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Headspace Day celebrates young voices and creativity
Knox Headspace hosted its youth-led community event, ‘headspace Day’ on Friday, 5 December from 3.30pm to 5pm to celebrate young voices, creativity and mental health…
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VCAT rejects Ferntree Gully rooftop billboard
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has knocked back Maple Media Pty Ltd’s plan to install a large rooftop electronic billboard along Burwood Highway…
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Monbulk’s mighty friendly Mitre 10 staff retire after 50 years of service
When you’re a popular hardware store servicing a large and diverse local community, it’s not just your product range that keeps customers coming back –…
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Belgrave police prep for new op
A State-wide policing operation, Operation Roadwise, will commence in the lead up to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, and the local branches were…
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Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade
Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance its…
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Borrowers denied Christmas bonus as rates stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has denied mortgage holders an early Christmas gift, leaving interest rates on hold at its final meeting of the year.…
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Big breakfast, bigger impact
Two specialist schools, Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully and Glenallen School in Glen Waverley welcomed the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) to serve breakfast and…
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Belgrave South secures defibrillator for students and community
Belgrave South Primary School has been named one of two winners of St John Ambulance Victoria’s 2025 Shocktober Competition. The win was significant as it…
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Santa Runs to Kallista this December
Kallista–The Patch Fire Brigade is gearing up for its exciting annual Christmas tradition, the Santa Run, which will take place over three consecutive days from…
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Rainy weekend at the lavender Festival 2025
The foothills of Wandin North hosted community from near and far to celebrate all things against lavender, with damp conditions no deterrent. A rainy forecast…
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Local charity launches Hope for the Holidays Christmas campaign
Holy Fools, a grassroots charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship across the Yarra Ranges, has launched its annual Christmas campaign with an ambitious goal:…












