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Broad church for homes
By REBECCA BILLS
IT’S a new stage for the Lilydale Uniting Church and Melba Support Services.
Last Monday, settlement was reached and the keys handed over...
Students’ life-giving lessons
By BRODIE WEST
LAST month, Year 11 students from Mountain District Christian School in Monbulk went along to donate blood at the Ringwood Blood Donor’s...
Top schol for Garrett
By JESSE GRAHAM
A FERNTREE Gully university student will be setting off for Tokyo next year, after winning a prestigious scholarship from the Federal Government.
Richard...
Swag of fire medals
THE tireless volunteers of the Gembrook Fire Brigade received some well-earned recognition at their presentation night at Forest Edge restaurant recently.
Awards were presented to...
Space for praise
By REBECCA BILLS
THE community of Olinda will soon have a completed Olinda Reserve Community Facility.
Last Friday, Eastern Victoria Region MP Edward O’Donohue joined Liberal...
Report raises hopes
By JESSE GRAHAM
OLINDA Pool supporters believe there is a good chance that it will be saved, but say the fate of their beloved community...
Biting dog’s death plea
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE PARENT of a child mauled in a dog attack at Ferny Creek Primary School has called for the animal to be...
Without warning
By JESSE GRAHAM
A FORMER Yarra Ranges mayor has lashed out at the council for not notifying groups that an item was before council until...
Clubs at receiving end
By REBECCA BILLS
PONY Club members are saying “enough is enough” after years of damages weigh up.
Cockatoo and District Pony Club as well as Macclesfield...
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Siege drama ends peacfully
A SIEGE in Ferny Creek ended peacefully after a man called police threatening self-harm.
Belgrave Sergeant Mick Hall said police received...
Eyes on weather as crews clean up
By REBECCA BILLS
EMERGENCY service crews are still out in force throughout the Dandenong Ranges today expecting more damage to come.
Olinda’s CFA lieutenant Steve Walker...
Trees, power down as weather lashes hills
By REBECCA BILLS AND JESSE GRAHAM
ABOUT 30 emergency services crews are thought to be rushing around the Dandenong Ranges to clear trees that have...
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Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
