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Yarra Ranges councillors endorse Active Recreation Plan
Yarra Ranges Council has heath and wellbeing on its agenda with progress and updates emerging as mostly positive. Councillors unanimously endorsed its Active Recreation plan…
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More campers set to visit Bunyip State Park
The state government is creating more opportunities for people to camp across the state, with Bunyip State Park the latest spot to receive an upgrade.…
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Young woman dies in Silvan collision
A young female driver has died after colliding with a pole in Silvan on Monday 23 October. The 21-year-old from Monbulk was driving along Monbulk…
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‘Changes everything:’ Insurance costs posing challenge for Australians
After two of Rose Ryan-Jones’ friends lost their homes due to fire in the space of 12 months, she decided to check her insurance policy.…
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Breaking down the referendum vote
A decision has been made on the first Australian referendum since 1999. Despite The Voice referendum returning an overall ‘No’ vote, with 61 per cent…
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt across Melbourne in the early hours of Sunday 22 October. The quake’s epicentre was near Colac, and shook the…
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Police investigating woodchipper theft in Emerald
Belgrave police are investigating the theft of a woodchipper in Emerald on Saturday 21 October. Investigators have been told approximately four to five unknown offenders…
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Community clubs rejuvenated with Capital Development Grants
A round of Capital Development Grants has been approved by the Yarra Ranges Council unanimously during the council meeting on 10 October. The grants will…
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Last chance to nominate for Community Awards
Nominations are open for the annual Community Awards, with community members encouraged to help recognise those who tirelessly help others. The awards will recognise people…
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Monbulk Woolworths purchased in China-based buyer’s first commercial venture in Australia
Monbulk’s Woolworths site has been sold to a China-based buyer in his first commercial Australian venture. CBRE’s Scott Hawthorne, who handled the listing alongside two…
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Program aiming to save young lives returns
A sombre session at the start of December ahead of the Christmas holidays marked the return of a program aiming to save young lives in…
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There’s a story in the stars
A group of locals are standing together to share their story with the wider Knox community. The Community Houses of the Outer Eastern Suburbs (CHAOS)…