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Knox Australia Day winners
Ferntree Gully Singer Andrea Cobbern was jointly awarded Citizen of the Year along with Johann Poppenbeck from Knox, as part of this year’s Knox Australia…
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Environmental enigma
Year four Patch Primary student Jasper was awarded with a certificate of recognition at this year’s Australia Day awards, recognising his strong passion for the…
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Grooby given recognition
Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby has been recognised for her work in creating a safe space for young people to come together and work with their…
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Pets and snakes don’t mix
By Mark Menze, Animal Aid CEO January has been a scorcher! While the higher temperatures can be uncomfortable for both humans and pets, summer can…
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Police out in force for Australia Day long weekend
Victoria Police will be out in force this Australia Day long weekend, saturating holiday hot-spots, regional highways and city roads targeting speeding and distracted drivers.…
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Lysterfield Lake safe to swim in
Lysterfield Lake’s water quality has improved and is now within safe levels for swimming, just in time for the long weekend. Parks Victoria confirmed on…
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Funding boost for 1000 steps car park
A $300,000 funding boost for the 1000 Steps will ensure the longevity of the iconic fitness attraction in Ferntree Gully. The Federal Member for Aston,…
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Heat stirs memory of Ferny Creek fires
Yesterday marked the 22nd anniversary of the 1997 Dandenong Ranges bushfires, which killed three people and destroyed 41 homes in Ferny Creek, Kalorama and Upwey.…
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Pools and roundabouts
Belgrave’s pool and roundabout are both the subjects of petitions to the Yarra Ranges Council. Councillors received the petitions at their Tuesday 22 February meeting.…
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Talking trees
Thump! Out of nowhere on a quiet and hot afternoon, a gum tree drops a large branch across Belgrave-Gembrook road in Menzies Creek, halting traffic.…
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Milestones for our RSLs
The Mount Evelyn and Lilydale RSL sub-branches are celebrating notable milestones. The Lilydale sub-branch formed 100 years ago at a meeting in the Reading Room…
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Burglar bogged
An alleged thief got bogged during his attempted escape following a Monbulk burglary. Police arrested the Melton man, 36, on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road on…
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