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Man hospitalised after being trapped by a fallen tree in Olinda
Local emergency response agencies have come together to assist a man who suffered serious injuries after being trapped by a fallen tree in Olinda on…
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Monbulk shoppers share in $2.66 million TattsLotto win
Monbulk shoppers are sporting winning smiles after their syndicate scored division one in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The store syndicate, called Winning One, with 20…
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Grant awarded to improve possibilities
A local organisation has had a technical upgrade thanks to a recent grant. The Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDNC) were one of the lucky organisations…
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Council endorses Koolunga Native Reserve plan
Knox Council has endorsed a plan that provides clear direction for the future development of Koolunga Native Reserve. At the council meeting held on 26…
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Operation ‘Brew’ targets risk-taking drivers
State Highway Patrol has detected dozens of drug and alcohol affected drivers during a recent operation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Operation Brew was conducted over…
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Yarra Ranges Council to consider stance on commercial harvesting of kangaroos
Yarra Ranges Council looks set to consider their position on commercial kangaroo harvesting in the region going forward after a question at the Tuesday 25…
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A timeline of the Tecoma McDonald’s controversy
In 2013, thousands of protesters gathered to fight against McDonald’s opening up a fast food store in Tecoma. While the store was eventually opened in…
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Lyrebird nest discovery raises concerns before debris clearing operation begins in Dandenong Ranges National Park
Conservationists are concerned the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)’s plans to remove timber from the Dandenong Ranges National Park will disturb a…
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Maximising local food security in the Yarra Ranges
With climate impacts affecting food supply, inflation of food prices high and the supply chain issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in recent memory, could…
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Monster mural can be found at Knoxfield Skatepark
An artwork depicting a monster has been created by Colombian-born mural artist Fausto at Knox Skate and BMX Park in Knoxfield. Mr Fausto, who was…
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Rural Advisory Committee open for expressions of interest
Expressions of interest in joining Yarra Ranges Council’s Rural Advisory Committee opened on 19 July 2023. Potential new members have until 13 August to put…
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Council adopts Reconciliation Action plan
Knox Council has adopted its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to strengthen relationships between the First Nations and wider community through meaningful steps to advance…
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