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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Best films of 2025
Twin films – when different studios make similar films at around the same time (think Antz and A Bug’s Life, or Deep Impact and Armageddon)…
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Cartoon: Social media ban
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders, “What about the poor and lonely phones?” after the Federal Government’s social media ban for those 16 and under.
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Mayor looks back over 2025
I hope that this column finds you all ready to take some time to relax over the holiday break. We’ve had a big year as…
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Be roadwise this festive season
Motorists are being warned to adhere to the road rules or face a costly Christmas, as Operation Roadwise gets underway. The statewide road policing operation,…
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Thoughts of Yarra Ranges Council with victims of Bondi shooting
Yarra Ranges Council extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected by the horrific events at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Our thoughts are with…
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Councils and Mayors sign statement in solidarity against antisemitism
Yarra Ranges Council, Knox City Council and Maroondah City Council are among many councils who signed a joint statement against antisemitism. The Cities of Glen…
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New op shop for Foothills
There is a Foothills Community Op Shops store now open in the Hills. You might be familiar with the Foothills Community Op Shop, tucked away…
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Brew it real good
Foothills Coffee: Brew good, do good Your morning brew can be good for you, good for the planet and good for the local community, too.…
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Foothills Community Care: Mum’s Connection Space
Every Friday morning, Upwey Baptist Church comes alive with the chatter of children, the laughter of mums and (crucially) the hiss of a barista coffee…
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How to help with Foothills Community Care
In 2026, Foothills Community Care will officially move into its new home, the Foothills Community Hub, in Upwey. It’s a big move for the group,…
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EPA urges businesses to secure their site for holiday shutdowns
Closing your business or construction sites closing for the Christmas holiday period? EPA wants you to make sure the site is properly secured. Factories, warehouses,…
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