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Over 55s able to access free pilates classes
Over 55s in the hills are able to get moving at the Monbulk Living & Learning Centre as part of a series of fully funded…
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Council welcomes changes to remuneration allowances
Yarra Ranges Council has voted to approve the new mayor, deputy mayor and councillor remuneration package increases under the independent review released in March. The…
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Literacy and numeracy GAT sample questions released
Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this…
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Hills locals looking for solutions during food price hike
Hills locals are looking for solutions to the increase in food prices throughout Victoria as supply for utilities remains scarce. A recent Comparethemarket.com.au survey found…
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Looking after your wellbeing
Pilates has become hugely popular in recent years – but why do physios, personal trainers and others love pilates so much? Let’s understand the basics…
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Beloved artist says goodbye to the hills
Cockatoo resident and music activist José Garcia recently held one of his last music gigs as he prepares to leave the Dandenong Ranges for a…
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Monbulk car show raises $22,000 for CFA
Monbulk CFA has received a record breaking $22,000 raised from the Monbulk Car Show, over $4000 dollars more than when the event last ran in…
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Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross raise funds for flood relief
The Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross have raised over $2200 for flood relief during their annual call event. Chair of the Ferntree Gully Friends…
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Picnic in the park at unveiling of restored historic cairn
A community event in The Basin will celebrate the restoration of a cairn containing a time capsule which was uncovered and its contents salvaged in…
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Aston MPs’ former media manager asks for confidentiality agreement to be lifted
The lawyer of Aston MP Alan Tudge’s former media manager, who recently received a $500,000 settlement from the Department of Finance, has asked the relevant…
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Gembrook community op shop stuck in a hard place
Volunteers at the Gembrook Community Op Shop are worried they will have to reduce opening hours even further and install surveillance cameras outside their store…
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Youth encouraged to visit local career expo to inspire their future
A ‘pick your own path’ career expo is coming to Lilydale to support young jobseekers looking for work in the Yarra Ranges. Hosted by the…












