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Local MPs vote to pass Religious Discrimination Bill
Three local members of Parliament voted to pass the Religious Discrimination Bill through the Lower House, although the bill was shelved by the Federal Government…
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Lifetime CFA member passes
Anthony O’Loughlin, better known as Jack, passed away on Monday 31 January aged 72. Mr O’Loughlin was a life-member of Boronia Fire brigade and CFA…
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Police searching for stolen caravan
Olinda Police station is seeking any information regarding the theft of a caravan on Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong between 6 and 8 February 2022. Police…
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Snippets: Friends of Ferntree Gully Red Cross calling
Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross will be doing a Red Cross Calling during March at Ferntree Gully Plaza and Boronia Junction. Our thanks to…
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Free Food Program receives important funding
The Philanthropic Collective, has just received its first formal donation from the Dandenong Ranges Bendigo Bank to help volunteers keep feeding families in need. Although…
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Voices of Casey to announce candidate by the end of February
Voices of Casey, the community-based political action group, will name a candidate for the 2022 federal election by the end of February. At a forum…
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Monbulk Rotary storm festival
Rotary Club Monbulk will be hosting a storm recovery festival on Sunday February 27, where funding for several projects will be announced. President of Rotary…
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Opposition to aged-care development tabled in Parliament
An Upper House MP has tabled a community group’s petition in parliament to stop the development of a retirement village in Ferntree Gully. Glengollan Village,…
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Knox council calls for feedback on draft retail plan
Knox City Council is holding online feedback sessions for residents to have their say on its plans to energise local retail. “Join us at our…
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Budding environmentalists encouraged to join Nature Stewards
Community members with an interest in the natural environment are encouraged to sign a 10 week Nature Stewards program supported by Council. The program introduces…
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Voices of Casey hold forum with Cathy McGowan and Tim Flannery
Voices of Casey held a community forum with talks from environmentalist, public scientist and 2007 Australian of the Year Tim Flannery and former Indi MP…
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Ferntree Gully man’s winning ticket
A Ferntree Gully man has won over $1 million dollars in Tattslotto win, having bought the winning ticket at Upper Ferntree Gully Newsagency. The division…