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TAFE State budget focus welcomed by trades industry
A total of $555 million has been allocated in the Victorian Budget for the TAFE education system, training and workforce pipeline, a welcome investment...
The dancing delights of Aurora
At this moment are we united with our ancestors? In this moment did the past, present and future merge to reveal and disseminate the...
Electrification funding welcomed
Local community energy group Repower The Dandenongs has welcomed funding announced in the Victorian State Government Budget, last Tuesday. Specifically $38 million for Solar/Electric...
Tourism put on the back burner in State Budget
The Victorian Government handed down the 2024-2025 state budget which has disappointed the local tourism industry with a lack of funds supporting Yarra Ranges...
Deer culling in Sherbrooke Forest
Regular visitors to Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges should be aware that Parks Victoria is currently undertaking deer control in the area.
Shooting will...
Man trapped by machinery in Gembrook
The afternoon of Tuesday 14 May saw a massive multi-personnel response to a man trapped in machinery in Gembrook.
With eleven vehicles on the...
Cabaret and thrills for Mother’s Day
A line up of talented mothers recently dazzled and delighted locals in Belgrave, with literal sparks flying by the end of the show.
‘End...
Spotty coverage cost local vendors
The 39th Annual Kalorama Chestnut Festival saw some local stallholders devastated by losses to their business when a lack of phone reception cost them...
What missed out in this year’s state budget
A scant detail State Budget has left many of the projects open to interpretation but what missed out, particularly in the Yarra Ranges, let’s...
A mother’s love
At 92 years of age, Gembrook’s Kath Ramage has celebrated Mother’s Day on a number of occasions. Each year continues to be more special...
Locally-made domestic violence video resonates nine years on
In 2015, Brendon Murphy created a video to raise the awareness of domestic violence with two more mates, Rick and Bill.
It’s been nearly...
EPA warns against dumping in the bush
With autumn here, Victorians are going bush to enjoy the environment, but EPA Victoria says some people are just using it as a dumping...
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Christmas Creations in Emerald
The Emerald Men’s Shed has created some festive wooden Christmas trees for the community to purchase ahead of the holiday season.
Primary project of...
