News
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Birds in the gun
By Peter Douglas Upwey resident Garry Jones is urging Yarra Ranges Council to consider significantly tightening limitations on the number of pet birds that can…
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Appeal for witnesses
By Derek Schlennstedt Lilydale detectives are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen an incident between two vehicles on Monbulk-Emerald road on Monday 23…
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House of art reflects on costs
By Derek Schlennstedt Mirror mirror on the wall, which house in Ferntree Gully is the fairest of them all. An art installation by three Swinburne…
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Nominate a community hero
By Peter Douglas Know someone who should be recognised for what they do in the community? The 2018 Yarra Ranges Australia Day Awards are an…
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Duncan back on track after Rio heartbreak
By Peter Douglas Upwey running star Melissa Duncan has made significant inroads towards overcoming her Rio Olympics heartbreak. After an ankle injury forced her to…
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It’s Scouts’ honour for Neville
By Peter Douglas Selby volunteer Neville Aldham has been duly recognised for more than 30 years of service to his community. At a special presentation…
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Mercy accounts for funding coup
Mount Lilydale Mercy College received a welcome $2 million funding boost on Friday 27 October, with former student and Monbulk MP present to make the…
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Funding ceased for Cockatoo programs
By Derek Schlennstedt Cardinia Shire has confirmed that funding has ceased for the Cockatoo Neighbourhood House, which announced its closure over Facebook in October. The…
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Solar power milestone celebrated
By Derek Schlennstedt Cardinia Shire has celebrated its 1000th solar panel in the municipality, nine years after it installed a 2kw solar electricity system at…
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P-plater’s ‘lucky’ tangle with tree
By Derek Schlennstedt A P-plater was “lucky to be alive” said Emerald Acting Sergeant Marcus Coolen, following a serious crash this morning on Macclesfield Road.…
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Picture of compassion
By Derek Schlennstedt Dandenong Ranges Steiner School student Dakota Rassavong was recognised for her compassion, integrity and kindness at a presentation ceremony for the Fred…
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The smoke of inclusion
By Derek Schlennstedt After two years of planning, students with a learning or physical disability will have a new inclusion building to work from at…
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