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The art of chaos
By Casey NeillCHAOS will descend on Burrinja next weekend – creatively, of course. Creative Chaos will feature art, music and poetry from hills artist Jessica…
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Firestorm tributes
By Tania MartinA LOCAL councillor has praised firefighters for saving the Dandenongs from disaster on Black Saturday. Shire of Yarra Ranges Lyster Ward councillor Samantha…
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Festival’s green focus
By Casey NeillBelow: Festival-goers can check out rides, craft, music and more. 27135 Pictures: Casey Neill NEXT weekend’s Knox Festival celebrations are sure to get…
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Burglary ring smashed
YARRA Ranges Tasking Unit (YRTU) has smashed a sporting goods burglary ring. A joint operation with Healesville Police uncovered stolen goods from sporting clubs in…
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Residents flee flames
By Casey NeillBELGRAVE residents fled their homes on Sunday night as fire threatened to take hold in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Police are investigating…
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Pets and fire plans
By Melissa MeehanPETS and stock are often the forgotten ones in times of crisis. And Animal Aid is urging farmers and pet owners to think…
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Library moves into digital age
FERNTREE Gully Library re-opened last week following an $80,000 upgrade. Improvements to the Burwood Highway centre included new lounge, customer service and entry areas, new…
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Memories recaptured
By Tania MartinCLEMATIS photographer Karen Alsop is calling on all snappers to help recapture lost memories. She has organised a project where photographers offer their…
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Fatal blaze
By Casey NeillUPPER Ferntree Gully’s CFA crew is mourning the loss of a “great fireman” following a fatal house fire last week. Police are still…
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Ambassador Ollie
By Tania MartinThe five-year-old Mt Dandenong boy struggles every day to take his next step but never gives up. He has been chosen as one…
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Concerted effort for victims
By Tania MartinMUSICIANS, actors and locals have band together in a massive line-up of benefit gigs to support Black Saturday’s victims. Proceeds from the Spooky…
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Bunyip fire still burning
By Tania MartinGEMBROOK residents remain on alert as the Bunyip Ridge Fire continues to burn in the nearby state forest. Locals were kept on high…