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A Belgrave Christmas party
There is a Christmas experience like no other taking place in Belgrave and Mail Photographer Rob Carew was there to catch all the action. Hidden…
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Tecoma mourns Jean Speedie
It’s difficult to convey the sadness when an enduring member of the hills community passes, especially in a small township where every loss has a…
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Understanding autism
For those who have ever wondered what it’s like to live with autism, Nathan Guy described it as hosting a scattered filing cabinet in his…
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The Round-up
Four arrested for firearm burglary Police arrested four people after a burglary in Ferny Creek on 3 November. A 26-year-old and a 27-year-old, both from…
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New solar scheme
A new program will provide Yarra Ranges residents access to affordable solar PV systems through a Council-backed provider. The Solar Savers program was launched at…
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The 10 worst films of 2019
Most of 2019’s worst films weren’t all that bad, which is objectively a good thing but not very entertaining for you, the reader. What does…
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Farewelling a fantastic career
Montrose Primary School principal Neil Pollard may only have two weeks left of his 46-year career, but he’s not counting down the days. “I’m terribly…
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Trees removed following community backlash
Parks Victoria has made the decision to remove the three trees blocking access to Bobs Park. In November, Parks Victoria came under fire from residents…
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A very chrome Christmas
The Rotary Club of Wandin is holding a special Christmas Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show on Wednesday 18 December from 5-8:30pm. The Wandin Custom…
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White t-shirts for White Ribbon Day
Throughout the first week of December students at Gembrook Preschool have utilised a clothesline project to draw attention to family violence in their municipality. The…
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Menzies Creek Principal puts down the chalk after 30 years
A passion for helping children has kept Tanya Cooke at Menzies Creek for over 30 years. But after more than three decades in education, Menzies…
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Zoe Johnston takes BMX crown
When Zoe Johnston rides her BMX bike on the track, she feels as if she is floating. She flows through the bumps and jumps, and…