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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…
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Sharing brings another sharing
The story of the Healesville Primary School’s food drive for a local charity and welfare organisation reached the other side of the outer east and…
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Melba Highway trouble spot speed reduction remains in place until the end of the investigation
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has worked with Victoria Police to temporarily reduce the speed limit along a section of the Melba Highway…
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History of local golf club to be published in book
A local golf club will showcase over 100 years of its history in November. Eastern Golf Club was formed in 1909 as Middleborough Golf Club,…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…
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Honouring Aboriginal vets
Badger Creek Primary School (BCPS) hosted a moving Aboriginal Remembrance Service on Friday, 6 June, as part of a commitment to honour the service and…
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Volunteers want expo back
Community spirit was on full display recently as locals gathered for a vibrant volunteer event for 2025. Sunday 1 June, saw the Yarra Ranges Volunteer…
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Call for grassroots sports clubs to tackle road safety issue
The government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks to the…
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Rain to ease fire risk
CFAs in the Yarra Ranges have reminded people to stay vigilant after the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter has forecasted increased bushfire risk for…
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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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Landmark find as Leadbeater’s Possum discovered in New South Wales
A landmark discovery has led to further faith for the future of the Leadbeater’s Possum. Believed to only remain in Victorian forests, footage from wildlife…












