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Sassafras landslide finally fixed
Fixed in time for Christmas, major and ongoing construction works near Mason Grove in Sassafras have finally seen the road reopen on Friday 12 December.…
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Upwey couple share Christmas magic for charity
An Upwey couple have opened the gates of their home to neighbours, friends and the wider community, allowing visitors to wander through a backyard transformed…
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Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…
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Parents gather to honour their children
Love and connection brought the Hills community together to honour the lives of their children gone too soon under the Tree of Souls this weekend.…
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Special Santa pit stop in The Patch
Santa made a special pit stop at The Patch Store on Thursday, 11 December. He was greeted by little ones awaiting his arrival and some…
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Christmas window winners announced: Spreading festive cheer across the Shire
The Yarra Ranges Council has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated annual Christmas Window Display Competition, celebrating the incredible creativity and festive spirit…
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Cans and more for community
A bountiful boon of food, festive cheer and a little bit more has come to a local food relief service this in the Hills this…
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Only untouched land: Community call for morality to protect environment
“That bit of land that they’re saying they want to take out is the only land that was left untouched by the fire”. Montrose resident,…
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Homes, schools to be in ‘direct firing line’ of quarry blasting
The environment surrounding the Montrose quarry is unique; to one side is dense bushland and on the other are commercial buildings and a major arterial…
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Question and answer: Key community concerns about quarry expansion
There are several concerns residents and community members have raised since the proposed Montrose quarry expansion came to light in October. Star Mail put numerous…
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The dangers of dust, resident rights and what Boral’s doing about it
Silica dust has been described as “the new asbestos” and carries much of the same, if not more, concern for the health and safety of…
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Community claims quarry expansion puts nature, clean air, health at risk
“Montrose deserves better. Our schools deserve better, and our children deserve far, far better”. This was the passionate declaration of a mother and school teacher,…
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