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Smash hit for local tennis club
From sweaty shorts and sneakers to suit and tie, a local sporting club is shining bright in Ferntree Gully. The Ferntree Gully Tennis Club has…
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Planning application refused by council
A planning application that caused a stir amongst locals of the Hills has reached a decision by council. Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) has officially declined…
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Burwood Highway Upgrades meet local kinders
The Burwood Highway Upgrade team visited two local kindergartens last week to talk about road safety and what’s happening out on the streets around town.…
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt across Melbourne in the early hours of Sunday 22 October. The quake’s epicentre was near Colac, and shook the…
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Meet Sergeant Sensible
Sergeant Sensible knows a thing or two about staying safe on public transport. With the event season in full swing, here are four sensible things…
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Making history visible in Upwey
Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey is gearing up the centre for its 25th birthday celebrations, and are encouraging locals and visitors alike to help them…
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Back luck, missed chances cost Tigers
It was a feeling of “been here, done this” this week for the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers as they hosted the visiting Newport Rams in…
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Mucking in for students’ future
A local school teaching its kids the value of the environment, has come away with a grant to improve the schools’ biodiversity. Park Ridge Primary…
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What’s behind the vote?
The votes are in and a decision has been made on the first Australian referendum since 1999. Despite The Voice referendum returning an overall ‘No’…
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Wrong bin worry
The community is encouraged to brush up on their recycling knowledge and attend local events on offer as part of National Recycling Week. Planet Ark’s…
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Rise in lithium-ion battery fires a reminder to store and use safely and check insurance policies
With the recent fire at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering revealed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries charging in the storage area for…
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Be prepared for an early start to the fire season
Victorians are being urged to prepare for an early start to the fire season and potential power outages this summer. The recently released Australian Seasonal…
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