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By Russell BennettCOCKATOO’S McBride Street kindergarten will receive heritage protection and become an Ash Wednesday bushfire tribute following a council backflip. Cardinia Shire Council had…

SPECTACULAR spills and billycarts barrelling at breakneck speeds treated strong crowds at Sunday’s Upwey Billy Cart Races. The seventh annual eventfeatured plenty of thrillsand spills,…

RESIDENTS are being asked to keep their trees trim and keep branches from overhanging onto footpaths. Yarra Ranges Council mayor Graham Warren said it was…

UPPER Ferntree Gully artist Sasha Mutch’s debut exhibition is on display at Burrinja. Ms Mutch, who recently completed high school, is now studying Animation and…

By Emma SunMORE than 40 CFA members from around the Yarra Ranges took part in a fire safety exercise in Mount Evelyn last Monday night.…

STUDENTS in the Yarra Ranges are set to benefit when one of Australia’s best choreographers takes on the role of dance director in this year’s…

Autumn trips with Lamble Tours include a four-night heritage cruise aboard the Murray Princess. EMERALD-BASED Lamble Tours is a family-owned and accredited coach tour company…

By Casey NeillCHRISTINE Siddle’s six-year-old daughter has inspired her to take a Care Australia fundraiser in her stride. The 41-year-old will take 10,000 steps a…

By Casey NeillRARE plants and garden favourites will be on show and sale at Ferny Creek Horticultural Society Ornamental Garden next month. The Plant Collectors…

The balaclava made by Marion Wheatland. By Casey NeillYARRA Ranges spinner Marion Wheatland has raised more than $2000 towards preserving a unique piece of Australian…

By Casey NeillAN UPWEY graphic designer is giving a creative voice to hills artists, to challenge preconceptions and push for more gallery space. Bianca Lentini…

@Normal:Chloe and John Riddell will say goodbye to their thick tresses for the World’s Greatest Shave. 77354 By Casey NeillTWO Selby youngsters will part with…