News
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Light shone on Monbulk Fire Brigade’s specialist rope team
Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. Called District 13 Rope Rescue Team – which also includes members from Wandin…
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Upper Ferntree Gully’s Susan Riley awarded OAM
Publisher, director tried and true councillor and mother of three Susan Riley is a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia in the…
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Australia Day awards shine a light on local stars
Locals making an impact on the community were acknowledged at an Australia Day Breakfast ceremony held by the Rotary Club of Monbulk and District Inc…
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App makes rescues from remote or unfamiliar areas easier
A pair of rescues in the bushland near the Yarra Valley have prompted a reminder to be wary of your surroundings when out hiking, sightseeing…
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Mullum Mullum hosts vital breast cancer screening in Ferntree Gully
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place will be hosting vital breast cancer screening for women on February 12 and 13 in EACH Ferntree Gully. Breast Cancer…
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What are the priorities for local MPs in 2024?
With hot topics spanning from humanitarian crises overseas to the cost of living hitting hard across the country and the decrepit state of any roads…
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Telehealth to address ‘missing middle’ in mental health support
Lilydale’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Local started providing telehealth care in December, looking to address the ‘missing middle’ in mental health support. Lead for the…
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Women encouraged to join Emerald Men’s Shed
Since the closure of the Hills She Shed, the Emerald Men’s Shed Incorporated (EMS) has had several enquiries from women asking what woodworking options are…
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Farmers offered free online farm business program to help manage risk
Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the…
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Monbulk stalwart receives OAM
For medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient Trevor Ricketts, it was being welcomed into the town of Monbulk as English expat that sparked…
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Money fears as the return to school approaches
The dread of being unable to afford the essentials, let alone the extras, is hitting hard as parents across the Yarra Ranges make the final…
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Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo attracts thousands of Melburnians
Yarra Glen Racecourse was the site of this year’s Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo on Saturday 20 January. Event Organiser Jody Wilson said it was one…












