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Waste-tastic kids clean up Tecoma
Sustainability and the environment were on the menu for a local primary school that united for an afternoon cleaning up their local area for Clean…
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Community called on to report illegal firearm usage
With thousands of firearms still estimated to be held illegally, Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers are calling on people to speak up to help remove…
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Unanimous support for Clifford congestion issues
A recent petition to the local council has been approved unanimously to take action on traffic congestion issues in a suburban street in Tecoma. Concerns…
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Mountain Road Recreation Reserve receives boost
Cockatoo’s Mountain Road Recreation Reserve is set to receive a light upgrade following a successful state government grant application by Cardinia Shire Council. The State…
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Puffing Billy scraps locals passes
Puffing Billy Railway has confirmed it has scrapped the discounted locals passes for those who live in the area. Puffing Billy CEO Peter Abbott said…
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Belgrave Survival Day holds strong
First Nations people, music, food and art were celebrated on Belgrave Survival Day for 2024 as community gathered from all over the Dandenong Ranges for…
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Wildlife shelters share their concerns this World Wildlife Day
The United Nations’ World Wildlife Day was held on Sunday 3 March as animal lovers and conservationists around the world celebrated successes and shared concerns…
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Casey breaks the mould with boost in bulk billing
The Casey electorate has featured as a surprising outlier among concerning statistics as the number of bulk-billing GPs plummets around the country again. Data from…
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Almost 29000 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models recalled
28,491 2021 to 2024 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models have been recalled due to an issue with the transmission. Due to a design issue, the…
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Could peri-urban advocacy pave the way for peri-regional recognition?
The push for the Yarra Ranges to be considered peri-regional to reflect the varied needs and lifestyles of the region continues. Peri-regional is a term…
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Bowls community bands together in hard times
After a devastating email scam attack saw the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club lose $118,000 when replacing a green, the community was quick to step in…
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Benefits seen despite slow uptake of community pharmacist treatment pilot
Cutting out the middleman to access treatment and medication for common health problems in participating pharmacies has seen a slow uptake in the Yarra Ranges.…