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Voices of the Dandenongs, 40 years strong
Local station 3MDR Mountain District Radio has celebrated hitting 40 in a special way this year, with the recent launch of its very own oral…
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Harm a worker, face serious concequences
Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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Yarra Ranges among the worst for animal seizures and surrenders
The Yarra Ranges has been singled out as a hotspot for animal cruelty in the RSPCA’s annual Animal Cruelty Report for 2024/25. The Yarra Ranges…
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Seville Community House moving to new location
The Seville Community House is moving to a new location next year. From the start of term one in January, the house will no longer…
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Chief Fire Officer shares his mental health journey sparked by Black Saturday
A recent video of Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)’s Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman AFSM for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Lived Experience series is a…
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Cartoon: Rollercoaster
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts the rollercoaster that is Melbourne weather… literally.
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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays
Many of the places Yarra Ranges locals love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the…
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Warburton mourns after Catholic Church building demolished
The Warburton community has lost an iconic institution after the old Warburton Sacred Heart Catholic Church building was demolished on Monday 8 December. Upper Yarra…
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Valley archery volunteer takes a bow
12 years ago when Lilydale local Mark Southall started archery with his daughter, being recognised by Archery Australia was not something he foresaw. Awarded Runner-up…
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It takes a village to save an animal
The Forever Friends Animal Rescue shelter has launched a new initiative highlighting the diverse range of people needed to save an animal. The Gladysdale-based shelter…
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Kick the can down the road…but what’s the plan?
The “damn purple bin” was under the lens at the last council meeting, with the rollout of a glass-only recycling bin still a question mark…
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A first time win for Pauline!
Six lucky readers across the Yarra Ranges have been receiving their custom themed Monopoly games in December. Monbulk author and playwright, Pauline Hosking got hers…












