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Kallista residents seek permanent 40 km/h zone
Kallista Village Inc. has launched a petition calling on the Department of Transport and Planning to permanently lower the speed limit on Monbulk Road to…
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Police join calls for information on stolen metal dog letterbox
Police have called upon the public for information on the brazen theft of a metal dog letterbox in Launching Place. The theft took place on…
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Spooky CFA action
Things got spooky at the Badger Creek Fire Brigade on Friday for its ‘Halloween Horror Night.’ For their third annual Halloween event on Friday, October…
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‘Bee Man’ to host talk with Friends of Sassafras Creek
Australian bees will be on the agenda for a community group talk this week, with a well-known nature educator set to be on hand to…
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Popular beer recalled
A popular alcoholic beverage was recalled from bottle shop shelves on 1 November. The Little Creatures Little Hazy Lager 375ml product was recalled by its…
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Lives on the line: Faulty horse crossing causes concern
Local horse riders are risking their lives every day as a crucial horse crossing signal on the Warburton Highway is still out of order after…
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Council Passes New Community Funding Package
The Yarra Ranges Council has announced $150,000 worth of new community funding in its 2025-26 budget. Tuesday’s council meeting saw the motion passed unanimously with…
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Coldstream CFA burn offs taking place
The Coldstream CFA has informed the public about a burn off it is conducting today, 2 November, at the Old Nevada Ranch on Boral Quarry,…
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Home sweet awards for Upper Ferntree Gully’s Eltcon builders
Upper Ferntree Gully-based building company, Eltcon, has taken home the prestigious Best Custom Home $1-2 Million award at the 2025 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in…
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A careless campfire could be the real upset this Cup weekend
Yarra Ranges residents who are planning to go camping this Melbourne Cup weekend are being warned to learn about campfire safety before they go by…
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Hop aboard the walking school bus with Wandin Yallock Primary School
The Wandin Yallock Primary School has announced a walking school bus will be taking passengers every Friday. Students interested should meet Mrs Davidson and Ms…
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‘Beautiful, respectful and kind young man’: Remembering Ben Austin
For his teammates and friends, Ben Austin, or better known as BA, was a true sportsman, not only in skill but as someone who always…
