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We’re all baffled by this extremely rare golden possum, spotted in the Dandenongs.
Friends, folks, comrades, cop an eyeful of this golden possum. Look at it. Study it closely. You may never see another again, or you might,…
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What will happen when we stop feeding the birds?
Everyone loves free food, especially birds, but what happens when the food stops? In March 2019, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos that call Grants Picnic Ground…
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Sewing the seeds of social justice
Sassafras Primary School students are helping to feed the hungry.On Monday 12 August students harvested their vegetable garden, and filled the cupboards at the Tecoma…
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Youth strength training
There is clear evidence that strength or resistance training can be a worthwhile and beneficial activity for children and adolescents, with some of the many…
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A roaring success
Mount Evelyn Christian School students transformed into jungle creatures through song, dance and spectacular costumes. School staff member Nicole Nyhouse said the primary students recently…
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Tragic end to search for Trent Kennedy
The body of missing Gembrook teen Trent Kennedy has been found. Police told the Mail that the 16-year-old’s death was not being treated as suspicious.…
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Alpacas, maracas and fun
A story about an alpaca called Macca and his best pal Al has captivated students at Macclesfield Primary School, who were treated to a reading…
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Tower trouble
A Telstra application for a telephone tower in Belgrave South has raised concerns among residents. Several voiced took to social media to flag the proposal…
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Service surprise
There a few men more humble than Roger Boness. The Mount Evelyn RSL president was quick to direct attention back to his sub-branch mates when…
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The round-up
Snow joke Olinda residents woke up to snow on Saturday and Sunday mornings as the state shivered through a cold spell. Emerald SES was kept…
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Great weather for ducks – and mud trials
With mud the order of the day, the Austin Seven Club couldn’t have asked for a better weekend to host its Lilydale Observed Section Trial.…
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Snow delightful!
Residents atop Mount Dandenong woke to snow falling in their yards on Saturday 10 August. The winter wonderland feel on the mountain continued on Sunday,…