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The curator bringing Hairy Maclary to life in the Yarra Valley
Lynley Dodd’s tales of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy have resonated with generations of Australians for over 35 years. One person who has become almost…
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Out in the cold
Bureaucratic buck-passing is threatening to leave Yarra Ranges’ homeless out in the cold. Yarra Ranges Council shut down the Stable One Winter Shelter on Tuesday…
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The round-up
Chainsaws stolen Monbulk police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws valued at $1000 each from a Monbulk home. Thieves took two chainsaws from small…
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$31 million school development
A $31 million development for a school in a green wedge zone in Narre Warren East is going to VCAT. The applicant appealed to the…
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All you need to do is Zing!
Last year in Monbulk, ZING! Sing in Dutch launched Dutchies of the Dandenongs in collaboration with Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC). According to Dutchies of…
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Monbulk Jiu Jitsu students strike gold
The power of training and importance of family proved their clout at the recent National Jiu Jitsu competition, where three Monbulk entrants took out gold…
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Q&A with Baba Desi
What is something people don’t know about you? In the 1940’s I decided to run for the Victorian senate, and got around 28,000 votes. I…
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Wildlife rescue plea
One of the region’s most well-known animal rescuers Carolyn Seeger is calling for more compassion for native animals. Ms Seeger runs the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife…
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Part of the furniture – literally
You could easily argue that Peter Marke is part of the bricks and mortar that make up the Upwey CFA station. Atop the Upwey Brigade’s…
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Scouting group celebrates 70
Afternoon tea and a parade of current and former scouts will mark the 70th anniversary of Upwey Scout Group on 15 September. From their early…
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New playspace and skatepark facilities for Gembrook
People in Gembrook will have access to a new playspace and skate park thanks to a funding boost from the Federal Government and Andrews Labor…
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Step to it and donate
It would take a fair effort to climb 28 flights of stairs. Now imagine doing it in full fire fighting gear and breathing apparatus. That…
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