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First-rate facilities
Families in Belgrave can have peace of mind in knowing local paramedics now have the facilities they need to respond to emergencies faster, with the…
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In a nutshell
By Derek Schlennstedt Daniel Tobias grew up in a Jewish-atheist household. In 2004, he found out he had stage-four testicular cancer and went searching…
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Charlotte a hero
By Peter Douglas Upwey’s Charlotte Perry, 4, has become one of the youngest recipients of the coveted Junior Triple Zero Hero awards, an acknowledgement of…
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‘Hall-mark’ of dedication
By Derek Schlennstedt For 100 years, Upwey CFA has been serving the hills community. For 50 of those, Peter Hall has been right there to…
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Much thought goes into planned burned operations
By Derek Schlennstedt After Black Saturday, the Dandenongs were identified as one of the most high-risk locations in Victoria. One way to reduce that risk…
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Straight from the harp
By Derek Schlennstedt Cath Connelly, Anke Arkensteyn and Carla Whitley are skilled harpists who have focused on the art of therapeutic harp to bring peace…
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Smart solution to flooding
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council is trialling newly developed ‘smart drain’ technology, which is designed to significantly reduce the likelihood of flooding from overflows…
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Multi-level car park planned
By Peter Douglas The much-maligned car parking in Belgrave has received a major boost, with the Victorian Government announcing a further 470 spaces will soon…
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Forest Fire Management advises of planned burns
By Derek Schlennstedt Smoke may be seen in and around the Dandenong Ranges this week as planned burns get underway. Forest Fire Management (FFM) will…
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Extra $3 million flagged for offices
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council will consider increasing funding for its Civic Centre redevelopment due to an unanticipated surge in cost projection of $3.6…
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Beeches backed
By Peter Douglas Development of the iconic Burnham Beeches estate is set to move forward, with Yarra Ranges Council unanimously voting in favour of recommendations…
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‘Flying brick’ breaks records
By Derek Schlennstedt The Ford Motor Company has a long and distinguished history of breaking records. The words Mustang, GT40 and Shelby immediately bring to…
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