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Menzies Creek’s Messy Play brings families together
Menzies Creek Primary School’s Messy Play program is proving to be a hit with local families in the Hills.
In its third week, the...
Wood you like to join Emerald’s Men’s shed
The Emerald Men’s Shed, a hub for both social interaction and hands-on projects, is calling on the local community to get involved - wth...
Woodworking fun at Knox Festival: kids get hands-on with toys and gifts
Saturday 1 March saw huge crowds enjoying the glorious weather at the annual Knox Festival. For the local Knox and District Woodworkers Club it...
Tragic death findings of Hills Police officer
After the tragic death of a police officer in the Olinda Police Station in 2018, the Coroner’s Court of Victoria released their findings on...
Engines roared, hearts soared at Monbulk Car Show
What started as a quiet Sunday morning soon turned into a bustling, fun-filled day at the Monbulk Car Show. Crowds gathered to check out...
Ferny Creek residents report ongoing Telstra reception issues
Residents in Ferny Creek have raised concerns over poor mobile reception, with several locals reporting similar connectivity problems.
A long-time Ferny Creek resident, Jacqueline...
Driver crashes near King Henry’s
Two young women have emerged with injuries after a late night car accident overnight in Sassafrass on 10 March saw them come off road...
Kallista hits the century mark
The charming village in the Dandenong Ranges, Kallista is gearing up for a big celebration in March 2025, to mark its 100 years since...
Monbulk Primary’s garden gets a helping hand
Monbulk Primary School is set to transform an under-utilised area of its grounds into a reposeful sensory garden, thanks to a generous $10,000 grant...
CFA stamp out scrub fire quick smart
CFA Firefighters responded to grass and scrub blaze in Yellingbo on the morning of Saturday 8 March.
Local emergency services responded to a grass...
Arnold Dix’s ‘rock’-solid tribute to life and the sun
A Monbulk lawyer, scientist and author has spent nearly a decade building a unique monument called the "birthday machine" that's captivated families and locals...
Selby House makes the list
The 2024 Victorian Community History Awards shortlist has been announced with Selby Community House amongst the nominated publications and projects in contention for the...
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110 years since Gallipoli, 80 years since WWII – Dandenong Ranges...
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. For the communities...
