News
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VCAT clears fill site despite Upwey opposition
A controversial proposal to use land in Lysterfield for the disposal of clean fill has moved a step closer to approval, following a key decision…
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Kalorama residents push for upgraded drainage
As the Hills prepare for the oncoming storm season, residents in Kalorama are petitioning the Yarra Ranges Council to provide improvements to drainage following significant…
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Eastern Health’s Palliative Care Week message focuses on awareness
This Palliative Care Week (11 – 17 May), Eastern Health’s clinical director supportive and palliative care Dr Aaron Wong touches on the importance of having…
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Sussan Ley to take charge
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.…
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To great heights: CFA train at Skyhigh
Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA invited their neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt…
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CFA gets a freshen up
Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA are proud to be flying a new Australian flag outside their station. Long-serving volunteer and veteran, Peter Gates, has been the flag…
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News projects supporting Tiny Towns in Monbulk District
The State Government is making Monbulk District’s tiniest towns better places to live, work, stay and play, by investing in new community-building projects through the…
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A historic chapter in Monbulk’s jam story
For nearly 80 years, the Monbulk Jam Factory stood as a symbol of ingenuity, resilience and the rich agricultural spirit of the Dandenongs. The site…
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Post Grant boost for Olinda’s bat school
Olinda’s dedicated team of passionate volunteers is making a meaningful difference for some of Australia’s most misunderstood native animals. With crucial support $2000 from the…
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Your Library staff out of uniforms
Library staff members across Yarra Ranges took off their uniforms and wore casual clothes to support a cause for homeless people on Friday 9 May.…
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Chestnut Fest success, despite sour note
Kalorama Chestnut Festival goers attended in record numbers this year as the humble community event hit its 40th anniversary running. Shortly after all the fun,…
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Scam warning after painter disappears
A senior couple from Monbulk is warning residents to be cautious after a painter they hired took a deposit of nearly $700 and never came…