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Nominees on fire
By Derek Schlennstedt Several organisations, businesses and groups from around the Dandenong Ranges have been nominated as finalists in the Fire Awareness Awards. First developed…
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Council upgrade: have your say
By Peter Douglas The Yarra Ranges community now has the chance to have its say on the proposed $28 million redevelopment of its council’s offices.…
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Goodwill parcel to lift spirits
By Derek Schlennstedt In recent years, members of Belgrave Fire Brigade have joined the Australian Defence Force and served in the Middle East-with some still…
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Huffing and puffing for a cause
By Russell Bennett At its core, Gembrook’s Kids Fun Run with Thomas has always been about kids helping kids. The annual event – organised by…
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Young artists leave lasting impression
By Derek Schlennstedt The local Archies event showcased the depth and breadth of creativity in the hills with a cross section of works from some…
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Stroke can’t keep tenor down
By Derek Schlennstedt A Kilsyth tenor is repaying the people who helped him when he had a stroke by performing an opera concert to raise…
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Street party rock ‘n’ roll
Mount Evelyn rocked, rolled and partied like it was 1959 over the weekend, as the crowds flocked to the town’s highly anticipated street party. Revellers…
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Halloween fun galvanizes community
By Derek Schlennstedt Families and friends came together to celebrate Halloween at Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday 28 October. The inaugural Halloween on the…
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Paradoxical illusory rainbow
By Derek Schlennstedt Tecoma artist Nicole Breedon will exhibit her most recent work at the Testing Grounds art space, in Southbank. From 5 November, Melbourne…
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Social housing site earmarked
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council is attempting to alleviate a “affordable housing crisis” in the shire, through flagging the sale of 67-69 Anderson Street,…
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Healthy hills culture proves a highlight
By Peter Douglas Burrinja Cultural Centre played host to a Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 24 October, as part of a bid to take…
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Pigeon plan causes a stink
By Peter Douglas Residents of Hughes Street in Upwey will need to wait to find out if their neighbourhood will become home to 140 show…
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