News
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Pj’s for style and socks for good
The Patch Store had a pyjama party for a good cause on Tuesday 5 August, raising awareness for a local winter woollies appeal. Staff dressed…
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Tiny home dreams derailed by council ruling
After years of legal uncertainty and mounting pressure from the Yarra Ranges Council, Evrim Sen and her partner Benny Redfern have made the painful decision…
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Community drive to honour Monbulk’s ‘Lady of Letters’
A group of pioneering, history-minded locals are rallying to support a statue honoring Jeannie Gunn, a cultural icon of her time. Jeannie Gunn was a…
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Unite, read, discuss in biggest online book club
Local book lovers get ready to unite in Australia’s biggest digital book club event as Together We Read returns for a fifth year. The OverDrive…
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Man arrested following death in Upper Ferntree Gully
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Upper Ferntree Gully on Sunday morning, 10 August. Officers were called…
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A hero among us
PRECEDE: Arnold Dix is not one to seek the spotlight, yet his actions have saved dozens of lives under unimaginable pressure. His quiet strength and…
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Rotary for Rita
Local Belgrave Rotary members popped along for some community theatre over the weekend, raising vital funds for Rotary at the same time. Members went to…
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Pizza, fire trucks, and community love at Belgrave
Belgrave’s Little Hendrix Cafe is once again rallying the community for a fun-filled fundraising event to support two vital local organisations – the CFA and…
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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Sign up for a Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy free public transport during Seniors Festival
The much-anticipated Victorian Seniors Festival is just around the corner. This state-wide event for older residents takes place every October across Victoria. This year, the…
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Monbulk drives change for road safety
Coming together for an evening of education, a local sporting club has delivered a profound discussion and demonstration on road safety in the Dandenong Ranges.…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…