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Logs ablaze in Montrose fire
Fire fighters were called to the first major grass fire of the season on Monday 13 December with multiple crews battling the blaze in the…
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Where to spot Santa when he comes to town
Montrose Christmas Eve in Montrose wouldn’t be the same without the sound of Santa coming on the back of the truck. This year won’t be…
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The State Government forms the first landscape conservation area
Some 3,000 hectares of biodiversity rich land and water frontages throughout the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire will be preserved under a new ten year…
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Rotary spreads Christmas cheer to those in need
Businesses from all over the shire and from Mount Evelyn have been helping collect donations of toys for families that may have gone without. The…
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On a brighter note
The lights sparkled, the tinsel threw golden reflections around the room. Ornaments glittered and swung delicately on the many, forest green branches. Chirpy snowmen and…
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Christmas trail brings joy
When it looked as though Mount Evelyn’s Discovery Church wouldn’t be able to host its carols in person, an idea sprouted to get people outside…
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Volunteer firefighters address the impacts of climate change
“Weather conditions that drove the Black Summer fires will be FOUR TIMES more likely under forecast levels of global warming – that’s what we firefighters…
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Transform the energy efficiency of your home
The Yarra Valley Community Power Hub is excited to offer local communities a range of services to help upgrade the energy efficiency of homes within…
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More mental health services for young Victorians
No young Victorian experiencing mental health concerns should fall through the cracks, and the state government hopes to make sure of that with a huge…
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Austin Pumper restored to its former glory by Montrose duo
The need for a lockdown project was all the inspiration needed for two friends to restore a vintage Austin Pumper. Eddie Tichelaar of Montrose Fire…
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Council presents annual report
Yarra Ranges Council’s annual report reflected upon the achievements of local government through a tough year for the community. Cr Fiona McAllister was mayor of…
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Yarra Ranges Landcare welcome facilitator
Landcare groups like Montrose Upper Landcare Group will now have better support as they get back to looking after the environment. Yarra Ranges Landcare Network…
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