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New op shop for Foothills
There is a Foothills Community Op Shops store now open in the Hills. You might be familiar with the Foothills Community Op Shop, tucked away…
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Brew it real good
Foothills Coffee: Brew good, do good Your morning brew can be good for you, good for the planet and good for the local community, too.…
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Foothills Community Care: Mum’s Connection Space
Every Friday morning, Upwey Baptist Church comes alive with the chatter of children, the laughter of mums and (crucially) the hiss of a barista coffee…
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How to help with Foothills Community Care
In 2026, Foothills Community Care will officially move into its new home, the Foothills Community Hub, in Upwey. It’s a big move for the group,…
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EPA urges businesses to secure their site for holiday shutdowns
Closing your business or construction sites closing for the Christmas holiday period? EPA wants you to make sure the site is properly secured. Factories, warehouses,…
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Voices of the Dandenongs, 40 years strong
Local station 3MDR Mountain District Radio has celebrated hitting 40 in a special way this year, with the recent launch of its very own oral…
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125 years of iconic Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy, Australia’s most beloved heritage train and one of the world’s best-preserved steam railways has celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday 14 December. Monbulk…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to not put batteries in bins
An important notice reminding Yarra Ranges residents to not put batteries and other hazardous items in their bins went out on 17 December. On Monday…
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Gully Market donations boost Christmas Aid
As many gather with loved ones this festive season, some in the community face the harsh reality of not having the same privilege. For those…
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Yarra Ranges among the worst for animal seizures and surrenders
The Yarra Ranges has been singled out as a hotspot for animal cruelty in the RSPCA’s annual Animal Cruelty Report for 2024/25. The Yarra Ranges…
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Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years
The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills. Starting as a working line and now a…
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Festive fun for kids
Emerald Library is spreading festive cheer these school holidays with a range of free programs designed to keep young people entertained, engaged and creative. A…
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