News
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Basin school works begin
The Basin Primary School students will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with works beginning on a multi-million dollar project.…
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Donkey death
By Derek Schlennstedt A donkey owner in Wandin North has been left reeling after receiving the news that a baby donkey from her paddock may…
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Boost for garden status
By Peter Douglas The Dandenong Ranges is set to wave farewell to the name National Rhododendron Garden, instead welcoming in the iconic garden’s new title…
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Parking push is on
By Derek Schlennstedt Construction has begun at Ferntree Gully Train Station which will see 215 new car spaces added to the existing car park. After…
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Community profits reinvested
2017 saw the largest number of grants and rewards recipients at the annual Monbulk and District Community Bank’s Community Investment and Rewards night. This year…
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Minna makes a difference
By Derek Schlennstedt Minna Beardsley may only be in Grade 6, but she’s already making a big difference. The 12-year-old has decided to take part…
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Kids take to ecology
By Derek Schlennstedt Students at 12 Yarra Ranges schools will learn about healthy waterways, biodiversity and reducing pollution thanks to Yarra Ranges Council’s Grants for…
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Creativity set to bloom
By Derek Schlennstedt Budding creatives at Yarra Hills Secondary College are enjoying the opportunity to display their work alongside practising artists from across Australia. The…
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Art’s a growing love
By Derek Schlennstedt A dedicated group of Burrinja volunteers, The Hills Food Frontier (THFF) and garden enthusiasts led by Kate Schumann have developed a sensory…
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Domination of the hills
By Peter Douglas Eastern Ranges has dominated the TAC Cup Team of the Year for 2017, with five footballers from its Under 18s team last…
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Forest you can eat
By Derek Schlennstedt The Hills Food Frontier (THFF) in Tecoma is at the forefront of a ‘food revolution’ in the Dandenong Ranges. THFF is a…
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Is it last hoot for the owls?
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council has publicly defended its consultation and engagement strategy in relation to the development of the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve…