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Lunch for the lonely
Cockatoo RSL will make Christmas a little brighter for those who might otherwise spend the day alone. The Belgrave-Gembrook Road venue will host a free…
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No change for Yarra Ranges
The status quo will remain across the Yarra Ranges following the Saturday 24 November State Election. The Evelyn, Eildon, Monbulk and Gembrook electorates followed the…
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Adopt, don’t shop
Animal Aid says anyone considering bringing a pet home this Christmas shouldn’t let the holidays put them off – they just need to be prepared.…
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Never knew I was country
Upper Ferntree Gully singer-songwriter and pianist Benny Allen is launching his debut album, Never Knew I was Country. He’s been a long-time performer and is…
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Songs by the lake
Emerald Carols by the Lake will bring together locals and visitors to celebrate the festive season. Barry Plant Emerald is sponsoring the Friday 14 December…
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Dave Graney and Clare Moore at the Songroom
On Tuesday 4 December The Songroom will return to the Northcote Social Club with husband-and-wife duo Dave Graney and Clare Moore, coupled with Australia’s most…
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Lotto win ‘a beautiful thing’
A Mount Dandenong man received the perfect antidote to a “bit of a rough time” – a $200,000 lotto win. He won first prize in…
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Protect pets from Christmas treats
Whether it’s food, drink or spending, most people overindulge at Christmas time – and so can pets. Animal Aid CEO Mark Menze said we might…
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Morning drink-driver
Lilydale police were astonished when a man allegedly blew more than four times the legal alcohol limit in Mooroolbark before many had even had their…
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Back and bigger than ever!
The annual Monbulk Car Show is here again, bigger and better than ever before! It will take place on Sunday 25 November in Main Street,…
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Cockatoo’s hamper helpers
Each year, St Luke’s Anglican Church in Cockatoo makes hampers for people who struggle at Christmas. Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade captain Chris White spoke to…
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More choirs for carols
The Monbulk Community Carols is now in its seventh year and organisers say it’s an event not to be missed. This year it will be…
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