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Students return to school for term one
Primary schools around the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley returned for term one on Monday 31 January, with teachers, staff and student support busily...
School zones return from Monday, school bus services to return as normal
Ferntree Gully and Dandenong Ranges drivers are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again next Monday 31 January...
Australian Federal Police launches seven days of online safety tips as school goes back
The Australia Federal Police (AFP) will release cybersafety tips to educate parents and students of the danger of online predators over the next seven...
Yarra Valley Water is calling on residents to ‘make every drop count’
Yarra Valley Water has partnered up with City West Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water in a water conservation initiative called Make Every Drop...
Monbulk and Olinda facilities getting state funded upgrades as part of Yarra Ranges grant
Monbulk Community Link and Olinda Recreation Reserve Pavilion will be getting an upgrade as part of four new projects in the Yarra Ranges initiated...
Council investigating signage complaint
Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed it is looking into electorate signage for the Streeton Ward by-election after a candidate complained about their placement.
David Hill...
Why have no women nominated for the Streeton Ward by-election?
The Streeton Ward by-election nominations have shown a noticeable shift in proposed councillor representation.
In 2020, women won the majority of the first preference...
Police stop drug drivers
On 24 January, highway patrol stopped a 42-year-old man who was allegedly speeding on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.
Police said the man had a...
Voices of Casey launches for federal election
Voices Of Casey has launched its campaign to find an independent candidate who represents the views of the community for the next federal election...
Vic Emergency advises thunderstorm threat is reduced
Vic Emergency has announced the severe thunderstorm warning for Greater Melbourne has been cancelled, with the threat considered reduced as of 9.34am.
This followed...
Cockatoo volunteer shares Cardinia Citizen of the Year award
A Cockatoo RSL volunteer has shared the honour of being named Cardinia Shire Council's Citizen of the Year.
Carol Thompson received the honour during an...
Emerald community legend honoured
The late Margaret Hall has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the Emerald community.
Margaret (Marg) and...
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CFA urges Dandenong Ranges to prepare
CFA are urging locals to get prepped for bushfire season and say planning ahead is key.
“It’s time to prepare your property and finalise...
