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By CASEY NEILLNEW fire siren guidelines could see high-risk areas in the Dandenongs stay without access to the crucial bushfire warning tool. The Mail last…

By CASEY NEILLHILLS tourism operators need to capitalise on a new fitness track being built alongside the popular 1000 Steps. That was the word from…

By CASEY NEILLPUFFING Billy has slammed Menzies Road Action Group for using its community event to push their political agenda. Puffing Billy Railway special events…

By EMMA SUNYARRA Ranges residents face a rate rise of 5.7 per cent this year, one of the lowest rises delivered by the council yet.…

By EMMA SUNTHE Olinda Recreation Reserve will receive $200,000 from Yarra Ranges Council as part of the capital works projects in this year’s draft budget.…

By EMMA SUNA THIRD hills family has been given the go ahead by Yarra Ranges Council to build their family home, despite bushfire fears. Almost…

By EMMA SUNIN a victory for hills residents and local disability organisation Melba Support Services, the Gillard Government has committed to funding a National Disability…

By EMMA SUNLOSING week’s worth of work on a final assessment is every student’s worst nightmare, so when Julia Shepherd left her folder on the…

By CASEY NEILLA NEW development proposed for the Glenfern Road green wedge is good for the community and the environment, according to the land’s owners.…

By CASEY NEILLA DANGEROUS Cockatoo intersection was a rare winner in last week’s Federal Government 2012-13 Budget. Bailey Road between Paternoster Road and McBride Street…

By CASEY NEILLSHERBROOKE Family and Children’s Centre reached a major milestone last week, nine years after it was condemned for closure. Children and Early Childhood…

By EMMA SUNYARRA Ranges Council has tightened its belt significantly in its 2012-13 draft budget. The shire will spend $27.2 million on capital works across…