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Pets and snakes don’t mix
By Mark Menze, Animal Aid CEO January has been a scorcher! While the higher temperatures can be uncomfortable for both humans and pets, summer can…
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Police out in force for Australia Day long weekend
Victoria Police will be out in force this Australia Day long weekend, saturating holiday hot-spots, regional highways and city roads targeting speeding and distracted drivers.…
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Lysterfield Lake safe to swim in
Lysterfield Lake’s water quality has improved and is now within safe levels for swimming, just in time for the long weekend. Parks Victoria confirmed on…
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Funding boost for 1000 steps car park
A $300,000 funding boost for the 1000 Steps will ensure the longevity of the iconic fitness attraction in Ferntree Gully. The Federal Member for Aston,…
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Heat stirs memory of Ferny Creek fires
Yesterday marked the 22nd anniversary of the 1997 Dandenong Ranges bushfires, which killed three people and destroyed 41 homes in Ferny Creek, Kalorama and Upwey.…
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Pools and roundabouts
Belgrave’s pool and roundabout are both the subjects of petitions to the Yarra Ranges Council. Councillors received the petitions at their Tuesday 22 February meeting.…
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Talking trees
Thump! Out of nowhere on a quiet and hot afternoon, a gum tree drops a large branch across Belgrave-Gembrook road in Menzies Creek, halting traffic.…
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Milestones for our RSLs
The Mount Evelyn and Lilydale RSL sub-branches are celebrating notable milestones. The Lilydale sub-branch formed 100 years ago at a meeting in the Reading Room…
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Burglar bogged
An alleged thief got bogged during his attempted escape following a Monbulk burglary. Police arrested the Melton man, 36, on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road on…
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Donations for drought relief
From October to December the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group ran an appeal collecting toiletries for dought affected families. The public were asked to donate…
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Honk for humanity
The eclectic village of Belgrave is known for its unique cafes, music venues, a wizard, and of course Puffing Billy. Though, over the last year…
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Australia Day done differently
Belgrave will host an afternoon of dance, music, discussion and celebration under the trees at Borthwick Park on 26 January. For the 12th straight year,…
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