News
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Olinda meet for the community: Coming SOON!
Do you live, work or play in the Olinda and Mt Dandenong region and want to meet others and contribute to the future of our…
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Damaging winds this weekend
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for severe weather this morning concerning damaging winds in the central and eastern parts of the state.…
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Results upheld for the 2024 Knox City Council, Baird Ward election
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) declared on Thursday 5 June that the 2024 local council election result for Knox City Council’s Baird Ward…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke
Hitting its mid 50s stride, a renowned local annual art exhibition has celebrated a record number of entries this year. Sherbrooke Gallery celebrated the opening…
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Babaji’s fundraiser to help Upper Yarra SES
A popular South Indian restaurant in Warburton will raise funds for the Upper Yarra SES unit on June 12. Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen’s Yarra Valley restaurant’s…
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Call out to design the new youth myki
Young Victorians have the chance to submit their designs to showcase their work on over a million youth myki cards and to win a $1000…
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Cans galore for food relief in Belgrave
A local church has once again made its annual donation to a Hills-based food relief service as the cold of winter settles in. Belgrave South…
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Baby bath time book recalled due to illness hazard
The First Baby Days: Bath Time Bath Book was recalled by its manufacturer, Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group on 3 June. The…
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Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway
Construction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were not adequately…
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Local nursing students fill demand for health care workers
As the Yarra Ranges faces increased demand for health care workers, Diploma of Nursing students are answering the call. This year, 48 students will graduate…
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Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool
Gembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a brand-new…
