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A teacher of teachers
Retired Ferny Creek Primary School principal Matthew Coyle is celebrating four decades in teaching. The passionate educator began his career in Doveton 40 years ago…
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Almost awesome Kevin Bloody Wilson
Aussie comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is bringing his tongue-in-cheek politically incorrect tour to the York on Lilydale. He will continue to help “prevent global boring”,…
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Demolition delay
Yarra Ranges councillors have voted to delay the demolition of the former Montrose Maternal Child Health Centre. At the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 14…
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Early fire season start
Put on your beanie and start your bushfire preparations – the season is set to arrive early. CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said the state’s…
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Burning confusion
Firefighters are explaining new burning off laws to Yarra Ranges residents getting it wrong. The council finalised the Open Air Burning Local Law on 24…
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Building a brighter future
Reach 4 Your Future Foundation and World Vision Australia have embarked on a solar lighting project that will benefit children who have no access to…
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Sensory garden unveiled
Emerald Secondary College students unveiled their unique sensory garden on Thursday 16 August, which has been built to help fellow peers with learning difficulties. With…
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Cash for caring
An Upwey kitchen that feeds and trains people in need has welcomed a $10,000 boost. Foothills Community Care’s Stephen Barrington received the grant after being…
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Opening hours extended
Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) will be extending opening hours on a trial basis from Saturday 1 September. The trial will see all branches – including…
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Three…candle safety tips
1. The CFA warns that small candles can cause big fires, and that leaving them unattended could be disastrous. Users should ensure they always extinguish…
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Volunteers climb for cash
Seven Mount Evelyn Fire Brigade volunteers will step up to the challenge of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. They’ll make their way up 28 storeys…
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Three-month cruise on Mercy Ship was no summer vacation
David and Julia Graham are back home in Emerald after spending the last three months volunteering their time with the international medical charity Mercy Ships.…
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