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Providing hope in the hills
Elisabeth Douma has volunteered her mornings every Friday for the past seven years at Hope in the hills Christian Church. The church, based in Tecoma,…
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Recognising local volunteer firefighters
Ferntree Gully firefighter Byron Rutgers was one of almost 55,000 CFA volunteers celebrated throughout last week’s National Volunteer Week. Mr Rutgers has been a member…
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Peter’s biggest challenge becomes his greatest strength
Before beginning as a volunteer at the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS), Peter Pieklo struggled with socialising. After Peter was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum…
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Cockatoo to Canberra for a cure
Emma Mickle was hiking in New Zealand in January when a large tree branch fell on top of her, breaking 20 of her bones. The…
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Staying clean and green
My Green Home and Garden Cardinia Shire Council’s new My Green Home and Garden project is Connecting Cardinia and helping residents learn more about disposing…
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Making the most of lockdown
Being out of work due to Covid-19 has allowed Helen Zee to start something that’s been on her mind for the past decade – building…
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Major upgrades on the way for special education
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School will share in the State Government’s recent education infrastructure cash splash. The Mount Evelyn-based school is set to receive $10…
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Home stretch for college works
Over $8 million in funding is set to go towards further infrastructure upgrades at Monbulk College. Education Minister and Monbulk MP James Merlino announced on…
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Tune in to Reconciliation Week event
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to celebrate National Reconciliation Week by tuning in to a livestream event on 27 May. Our Country, Our…
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The funeral of Don Parsons
The funeral for the late Lilydale RSL president, Don Parsons, will take place this Friday 22 May. The funeral service will be limited to a…
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Changing the lives of people with a disability
Anthea Forbes is one of the many volunteers throughout the Yarra Ranges that is being celebrated this National Volunteer Week. Ms Forbes has dedicated numerous…
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Local government election to go ahead
Local government elections will proceed as planned in October this year, despite the potential threat of Covid-19 restrictions still being in place. The Minister for…
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