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Olinda parkland plan unveiled
By Peter Douglas and Derek Schlennstedt The Victorian Government has revealed a $4.72 million commitment to developing the planned Olinda Precinct Project. Monbulk MP James…
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Ross is mayor
Cr Collin Ross was elected mayor of the Cardinia Shire at council’s annual statutory meeting on Monday 13 November. Now in his 10th term as…
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Care in good taste
By Derek Schlennstedt The Foothills Community Care group is on the verge of constructing a new and much-needed kitchen to help support vulnerable families and…
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Fire up for treasure
By Derek Schlennstedt They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. There’s a bit of both at the annual Silvan CFA Trash and…
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Time to get fire ready
In its 90th year of service, Olinda Fire Brigade is helping hills communities to be prepared for the upcoming fire season. On Sunday 26 November,…
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On a halloween high
By Derek Schlennstedt Last Month’s Halloween On The Green event, organised by the Philanthropic Collective at Ferny Creek has exceeded all expectations. Attendee results and…
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Art with muscle
By Derek Schlennstedt Painting and creating art is like a muscle, the more you do it the easier it becomes. That’s the word from this…
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Help for bald ’n’ beautiful
By Peter Douglas Time to grab some ‘pup corn’ and take in a flick with your four-legged friend, all in the name of a great…
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Land sale planned for public housing push
By Peter Douglas The consultation period is now open in relation to Yarra Ranges Council’s proposal to sell 67-69 Anderson Street, Lilydale. In an effort…
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NBN for hills towns
NBN Co. has revealed more than 2600 homes and businesses within the Dandenong Ranges are next in line to receive its high-speed broadband service. Parts…
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Pushing back at the urban fringe
By Peter Douglas Just how livable is your neck of the woods? Yarra Ranges and Cardinia shires are inviting residents to have their say about…
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Rally for the parkland
By Peter Douglas The Olinda Parkland group is preparing to take their message to the masses, with a staged rally planned for Saturday 18 November…