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Planned power outage in Wandin attracts criticism
Ausnet has defended its decision to go ahead with a planned outage in the Yarra Ranges despite a state wide total fire ban being declared.…
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Carpark to help address social isolation for veterans
Work has begun to improve the car park at the Upwey-Belgrave RSL. When finished RSL members will benefit from a sealed car park, improved drive…
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Total Fire Ban declared for Tuesday
A state wide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Tuesday 15 January, as Victoria’s heatwave continues. No fire can be lit or allowed to…
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Sirens issue warning
Don’t expect a fire truck. That’s the warning from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade Captain Peter Smith ahead of the fire season. He particularly wanted…
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Fatal shed fire
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal shed fire in Ferntree Gully. Emergency services were called to Station Street following reports…
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New Yarra Ranges CEO
Yarra Ranges Council will welcome a new CEO to its helm next month. Councillors voted unanimously to appoint Tammi Rose to the position at their…
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From trauma to triumph
A Ferntree gully woman who was a child abuse victim has turned trauma into triumph after using boxing to build her shattered confidence. After her…
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Students celebrate ATAR excellence
Results for Year 12 students across the state were released on December 18 and students from Mater Christi College have come out on top with…
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Call to all Junior Rangers
Parks Victoria is inviting children and their families to have fun learning about nature by joining Junior Ranger activities this school holidays. Park rangers host…
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Blewitt celebrates 50 years of teaching.
In December last year, St Thomas More’s Primary School in Belgrave proudly celebrated grade / prep educator Carol Blewitt’s 50th year of teaching. To honour…
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Get your geek on
These School holidays Girl Geek Academy, the first women-founded learning academy for girl geek hackers, hustlers and hipsters, is delivering a series of STEM-focused workshops…
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Concerns over creek contamination
It’s believed illegal dumping is responsible for a contamination event at Koolunga Reserve in Ferntree Gully. Photos posted on 9 January on the Friends of…
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