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Fire engulfs Ferntree Gully home
Emergency services responded to a house fire this morning in Ferntree Gully that is being treated as suspicious. The fire which fully engulfed the house…
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Cinema under the stars
If you are looking for a free family fun afternoon or night out, then check out the extravaganza on offer at the Lilydale Library Lakeside…
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On the cutting edge
Mathieu Dechamps knifemaker’s shop, tucked away in Mount Dandenong, appears fairly non-descript from the outside. However, taking a step inside and you’ll find its one…
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Bin that butt
A Yarra Ranges firefighter says a flicked cigarette butt could spark a catastrophic blaze. Montrose CFA PR co-ordinator Eddie Tichelaar said the region was “so…
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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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