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Temperatures set to soar, Victorians urged to take care
As the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most of the state, the government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves…
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Food pantry opens at Salvation Army Ferntree Gully Corps Church in Ferntree Gully
Despite a recent blow to the Salvation Army Corps Church in Ferntree Gully, the organisation is still giving back to the community after launching an…
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Speeding drivers top the offence list over Australia Day long weekend
Over the Australia day long weekend, speeding drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day statewide road policing operation. Operation…
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Yarra Ranges based St John Ambulance team now recruiting
St John Ambulance Victoria’s Yarra Ranges based team are seeking new volunteers to join their ranks and help with disaster response and event management in…
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State Coalition withdraws support for Indigenous treaty push
Having first backed legislation to start treaty negotiations in 2022, the Victorian Coalition has withdrawn its support of an Indigenous treaty. Nationals leader and opposition…
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Disparity in female-centred healthcare address in country first inquiry
An Australian-first inquiry into the ‘pain gap’ is set to address the known and often widely felt disparity in female-centred healthcare in Victoria. Premier Jacinta…
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Light shone on Monbulk Fire Brigade’s specialist rope team
Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. Called District 13 Rope Rescue Team – which also includes members from Wandin…
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Upper Ferntree Gully’s Susan Riley awarded OAM
Publisher, director tried and true councillor and mother of three Susan Riley is a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia in the…
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Australia Day awards shine a light on local stars
Locals making an impact on the community were acknowledged at an Australia Day Breakfast ceremony held by the Rotary Club of Monbulk and District Inc…
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App makes rescues from remote or unfamiliar areas easier
A pair of rescues in the bushland near the Yarra Valley have prompted a reminder to be wary of your surroundings when out hiking, sightseeing…
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Mullum Mullum hosts vital breast cancer screening in Ferntree Gully
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place will be hosting vital breast cancer screening for women on February 12 and 13 in EACH Ferntree Gully. Breast Cancer…
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What are the priorities for local MPs in 2024?
With hot topics spanning from humanitarian crises overseas to the cost of living hitting hard across the country and the decrepit state of any roads…