News
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Trawl through the treasures
ONE man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So why not head down to the Selby Fire Brigade Fair and Fire Awareness Information Day. This Saturday…
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Ann’s sapphire shines
By REBECCA BILLS ROTARIAN Ann Wheeler has been awarded the prestigious Sapphire Pin of the Paul Harris Fellow Award for her distinguished service. Over the…
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Firies find their speaking voice
By REBECCA BILLS SEVEN Country Fire Association (CFA) members from around the Hills have recently completed a public speaking introduction program. Jim Armstrong from the…
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Back to battle
By MELISSA MEEHAN Campaigner returns after 50 years to save pool… HE’S saved the Olinda Pool before and resident John Faull is adamant he can…
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Town liberated
By REBECCA BILLS and MELISSA MEEHAN Foreign invaders have prompted residents to take back their high street… BREAKOUT QUOTE “I don’t like to say this…
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Tower team at the top
UPWEY’S firefighters took to the stairs of the Eureka Tower on the weekend, raising more than $1200. Upwey CFA young guns Ashley Nealon, Jack Spooner,…
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Body art booms
By JESSE GRAHAM TATTOO lovers have a weekend of entertainment and art-appreciation approaching as the Australian Tattoo and Body Art Expo returns for another year.…
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Plan to be ready
By MELISSA MEEHAN FOR those who live with bushfire the Community Bank Safety Expo is coming up and is the perfect opportunity to get advice…
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More strength to the mo
MOVEMBER is here and the boys at the Kalorama – Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade are doing their best to raise vital funds and awareness for…
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Firefighters step up for charity
MOST people would take the elevator. But these guys are taking the stairs – in full fire fighting gear. Climbing to the top of the…
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Women smash glass ceiling
By JESSE GRAHAM FOR the first time in the shire’s history, two women have been elected to the top roles at Yarra Ranges Council at…
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Letter of the law
By MELISSA MEEHAN Police put their stamp on mail man… A MAN with hundreds of pieces of stolen mail will be charged to the full…