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Prized apprentice gardener
By Derek Schlennstedt Second year horticulture apprentice Ellana Rohde was awarded a prize of $1000 by The PAVE Horticulture Department, at Swinburne University, in recognition…
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Play safe with lights
By Derek Schlennstedt Emergency services are urging Victorians to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas. Fairy lights are a festive…
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New look for schools
By Peter Douglas As many Yarra Ranges students break for the Christmas holidays, a series of important school funding projects will bring a welcome boost…
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Blackman leads Pumas home
The inaugural summer five-a-side season finished with two thrilling finals at the Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club. In Group 1, winter team mates faced off in…
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Welcome space for students
By Derek Schlennstedt Students at Mount Dandenong Primary School now have more inclusive outdoor spaces where they can meet and play. Minister for Education James…
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When it’s time to go country
By Derek Schlennstedt Menzies Creek musician Benny Allen has been a long-time performer, largely in the alternative rock and indie scene. But as he says…
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Major works set for Burrinja
By Peter Douglas The Burrinja Cultural Centre will receive its biggest facelift since the performing arts redevelopment in 2011, thanks to a $1.25 million funding…
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Walk will help link landscapes
By Peter Douglas The anticipated Ridge Walk project continues to gather momentum, with calls for further funding and an extensive study planned. The 14km walking…
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Cycle fury leaves mum stranded
By Derek Schlennstedt Police are investigating a road rage incident in Tremont that left a woman stranded on her way to picking up a family…
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Mounters home in tough battle
After having to wait an extra week for cricket to arrive again due to torrential rains last weekend, cricketers around the Yarra Ranges were champing…
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Peel-inspired videos bag innovation prize
By Derek Schlennstedt Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade took out top spot at the Victorian CFA Awards last week, winning the Fire Awareness Award for…
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Honour for volunteers
To celebrate International Volunteer Day on Tuesday 5 December, council hosted an event at The Eastern Golf Course in Yering, to thank volunteers. Mayor Len…
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