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Damaging winds across Yarra Ranges today
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning for damaging winds across the Yarra Ranges and the state. The warning was issued at 10.59am…
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‘Time to act’: Yarra Junction Shopping Centre planning permit submissions open
Yarra Junction locals have called on each other to object the proposed Yarra Junction Shopping Centre planning permit. Until 14 July, the controversial planning permit…
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Signs are not good
Calls for improved safety measures for cyclists along the popular Donna Buang Road were rejected by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) despite cost-effective…
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Call to coexist with dingoes
Few if any native wildlife species evoke such a range of emotions as do dingoes. Some regard them as ‘wild dogs’, and call for their…
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In-pharmacy treatment program is now made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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Silvan Reservoir: Melbourne’s Hydraulic Heartbeat
Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps…
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Renewable energy groups welcome government plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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Monbulk and Officer cause massive boilovers
Football Premier Division Seniors: Olinda-Ferny Creek 23.13.151 def Upwey-Tecoma 9.8.62; Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.11.71 def Emerald 9.9.63; Monbulk 12.10.82 def Wandin 9.12.66; Mt. Evelyn 9.11.65 def Healesville…
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Damaging cold front incoming across the state by Tuesday
Victorians are being urged to prepare for severe weather, with damaging winds forecast to sweep across several regions on Tuesday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Monbulk topple Wandin
FOOTBALL Seniors After two disappointing weeks and a mounting injury list, Monbulk were just hanging on to their spot in the top five. They needed…
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In-pharmacy treatment program made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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Fast-tracking major projects
Introduced in 2020 and bolstered in 2023 as part of the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement, the Development Facilitation Program (DFP) was established to speed up…
