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Athletics star visits grassroots club in the Hills
Sherbrooke Athletics Club recently played host to one of Australia’s finest track and field stars. On Saturday 18 November, Little Athletics Australia Ambassador Nana Owusu-Afriyie…
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Tackling family violence with Phil Cleary
Football identity Phil Cleary, who has spent over 30 years campaigning against family violence, will be speaking at a Council event as part of the…
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The Nook shared once again
Monbulk’s famous cottage-style garden, the Nook, opened once again this past weekend to the delight of residents from the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. It is…
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One century on and still passionate about community
A local woman has recently celebrated her 103rd birthday in Boronia. Irene Jackson, a long-time resident of the Hills, has made great strides in the…
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CFA responds to car accident in Selby
Four CFA units responded to a vehicle incident on Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Selby at around 9:46pm 18 November. A CFA spokesperson said units responded from…
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The legacy will be remembered forever
TarraWarra Estate founder Marc Besen passed away aged 99 on Tuesday 7 November. TarraWarra Estate general manager Samantha Isherwood said Mr Besen was a very…
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Three… of history’s most significant philosophers
World Philosophy Day was held around the globe on Thursday 16 November. Here are three of history’s most important philosophical minds and how they have…
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Learn about frogs
Melbourne Water is inviting community members to come along and learn about the importance of frogs in farm ecosystems and how to participate in Citizen…
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Offenders face emotional plea from trauma survivors
A new road safety campaign is directly targeting Victorian traffic offenders in an effort to educate drivers on the real cost of risky behaviours, to…
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Save Triple Zero for emergencies
Ambulance Victoria (AV) responded to 96,594 Code 1 cases between July and September this year, 2002 more than the same period last year, showing just…
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Ferny Creek cub earns highest award in section
A 1st Ferny Creek Scout group cub has achieved the highest award possible in the Cub Scout Section. Eddy Lee, 11, was recognised at a…
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Native fauna sprung on camera
A diverse array of native animals have continued to be spotted on Yarra Ranges Council’s fauna motion-sensing cameras since the project launched in 2015. Organised…












