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Mount Dandenong Primary School students hit the stage at showcase for national competition
Mount Dandenong Primary School performed in the final Showcase in national dance storytelling event Wakakirri on Monday 5 September, after performing in heats at the…
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Telecommunication, health services and transport are some major issues for Hills residents
The change in electoral borders with the Monbulk electorate means people previously outside the electorate will now be able to vote for Monbulk candidates in…
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Ferntree Gully unit damaged in fire
Fairy lights were the cause of a fire which ripped through a unit in Ferntree Gully on Thursday 6 September, destroying around 60 per cent…
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Local fireys get involved in big fundraiser for mental health
Five members of the Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade came together on Saturday 10 September to participate in the first in-person Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge…
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Author Roz Bellamy hosts a story-telling workshop for queer youth at Burrinja
Award winning queer author Roz Bellamy held a story-sharing workshop for young LGBTQI+ identifying people on Saturday 10 September at Burrinja Cultural Centre, encouraging Queer…
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Spring show blooms again after three years
The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society held its Spring Show on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September after a three-year hiatus, welcoming approximately 800 visitors…
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Paid internships on offer for culturally and linguistically diverse people
Young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may be able to kick-start their careers in a paid internship through the Victorian Government. More than…
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Victorian Schools receive disability inclusion transition funding
Victorian schools will receive disability inclusion transition funding from the state government to help engagement with the Disability Inclusion Profile process. Already, there have been…
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Osteoporosis in women
Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic, progressive condition where bones lose their density and become fragile. It occurs because they lose minerals (like calcium) faster than they…
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Victim-survivors of sexual offences better protected under new law
Reforms changing the way sexual violence is dealt with in Victoria passed Parliament on Tuesday 30 August, sending a clear message to Victorians that there’s…
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Cost of living puts pressure on Foothills Community Care
Foothills Community Care are looking for more donations as the rising cost of living causes demand for its services, and people who previously haven’t needed…
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Community help needed for Upwey Men’s Shed
As the search for a permanent location continues, the Upwey Men’s Shed is seeking support from the community to find an area for storage. President…
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