News
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Men’s shed members look for home
In November 2018, the Mail reported on the Upwey Men’s Shed when Upwey stalwarts, Peter Marke, Andrew Peterson, Andrew Fullagar and Mark Addison were looking…
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Summer sessions at Emerald Lake
Take some time to chill out every Sunday afternoon this February with Cardinia Shire’s Summer Music Series at Emerald Lake Park. The free, family-friendly events…
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Kallista celebrates a centenary
This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Kallista Primary School. To mark the momentous occasion the school will be hosting an events day…
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Commemorating 10 years
The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) is commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires which wreaked havoc in February 2009. Ten years…
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Heating up
Hotter than hell is returning to the York on Lilydale and this year features the infamous ska band Area-7. Next to The Living End (at…
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Dinghy donation helps disabled
A new sailing boat is making it more accessible for people with a disability to go sailing on Lillydale Lake. The boat was donated to…
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Mechanics Institute secures lasting legacy in Emerald
A generous donation by the Emerald Mechanics Institute to the Emerald Library is one of the largest in the region and will have ongoing benefits…
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TRY it out
Youth Mentoring Initiative ‘Try Mentoring’ is seeing a shortage of volunteers in the Dandenong Ranges, and leaders say they need your help. Try Mentoring connects…
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Fight for the hills
Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade’s Black Saturday ordeal actually started on the Friday. Captain Peter Smith said one of his trucks was already away on…
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Suds and snags for CFA
Mount Evelyn Fire Brigade volunteers washed cars for cash on Australia Day. The fund-raiser at Mount Evelyn Fast Fuel has become a 26 January tradition,…
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Belgrave Survival Day
Belgrave Survival Day again provided an alternative way to mark 26 January. For the 12th year, the event celebrated the survival of indigenous culture on…
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Every RSL wants a Betty
Montrose’s Betty Crittenden has been a dedicated Mount Evelyn RSL sub-branch member for more than 35 years. Yarra Ranges Council applauded her efforts with a…