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Fire cover embargoes
By Tania Martin HILLS residents are being warned to make sure their insurance in is order after embargoes were placed on fire ravaged areas in…
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Healing the natural way
WHEN it comes to health and happiness, experienced practitioners at the Natural Healing Centre have been helping people regain their vitality for more than 25…
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Volunteers needed by groups
KNOX children’s services are crying out for volunteers. Ferntree Gully’s Illoura Early Childhood Intervention Service was among preschools and other kids’ groups that issued a…
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Dodging diabetes
By Casey NeillRESEARCHERS will tackle diabetes head-on with help from hills residents. Deakin University and Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute launched the Strength Training…
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College reaches out to fire victims
Billanook College has put in a huge effort for bushfire relief as well as helping the Kinglake Preschool to re-open. LOCAL independent school, Billanook College,…
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Environment group books new home
Knox Environment Society’s Irene Kelly and Darren Wallace tend to the new nursery. 27670 By Casey NeillKNOX Environment Society Community Nursery has a new home.…
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Death of former mayor
KNOX councillors paid tribute to former mayor Max White at their 24 February meeting. Mr White served Boronia Ward between 1969 and 1981 and was…
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Behind the lens
Nick Anchen has released two new coffee table style books on the region. 27668 By Tania MartinPHOTOGRAPHER, Nick Anchen is sharing his visions of the…
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Towels by the hundred
Macclesfield’s Jolanda Boucher, right, called on local firefighters, Ian Hall, Tristan Merritt, Colin By Tania MartinJOLANDA Boucher has answered a plea for extra towels for…
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New doctor takes up post in Upwey
– Casey NeillUPWEY has welcomed a new doctor to Main Street following almost a year of uncertainty. Varghese Zachariah, known as Dr Zac, reopened a…
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School upgrade finally opened
By Casey NeillUPWEY Primary School students now sidestep opponents instead of potholes on their rejuvenated sports court. La Trobe MP Jason Wood opened the court…
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Fire risks empty hills
By Tania MartinTOURISTS and residents, including local traders, have been opting to get off the mountain as high winds and temperatures have provided no let-up…