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Madam mayor
By MARLENE MILLOTT RANGES Ward councillor Leticia Wilmot has been elected mayor of Cardinia Shire Council. Cr Wilmot said in a statement that she was…
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It’s all down to people power
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM PEDAL power and teamwork will carry six Sassafras students around Victoria later this month. The Sherbooke Community School students will ride 500…
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Adjusting to rural life
ARE you one of the many people who, frustrated with city chaos, have opted for a life in the country that’s a little kinder to…
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The team for any job
AFTER more than seven years servicing the Dandenong Ranges and greater Melbourne, it’s no surprise that the team at Cut and Catch Tree Services are…
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Show packs a lot in to fun weekend
THE LILYDALE Show came around again last weekend, and people made the most of the mild weekend weather to see what it had to offer.…
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Understanding fire warnings
UNDERSTANDING how fire warnings work and how to use them is an important part of your preparation for summer in Victoria. “Fire warnings are issued…
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Now is the time to prepare
IF YOU live in or around Melbourne near grass, bush or reserves, you need to prepare for fire this summer. Last summer, we saw fast-moving…
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Checklist for safety
Residents who live on the edge of Melbourne near bush or grassland are at risk of fire this summer. It’s up to them to understand…
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Pressure on fire starters
Suspicious fires are a constant issue for the Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad which responds to and investigate instances involving arson across the state.…
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Think – before it happens
FIRES can flare up wherever there is grassland or bush – even on the fringes of our cities and suburbs. For anyone living in a…
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Check ratings and save lives
THIS summer, checking fire danger ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire. Fire…
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Olinda scoops the pool
By KATH GANNAWAY THE Hills community’s fight to save the Olinda Pool has been won. Yarra Ranges Council voted six to two at Tuesday night’s…
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