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Carols on the Mountain – Santa will be there!
Now in its 20th year and a very popular annual highlight for the Hills community, Carols on the Mountain is back in 2024. Held in…
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Dangerous dog dispute the reason for Yarra Ranges Council lockdown
The reasoning behind the Yarra Ranges Council lockdown on Friday 15 November has come to light. Yarra Ranges Council went into lockdown for about an…
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Drones trialled to protect Melbourne’s world class drinking water
In a cutting-edge initiative, Melbourne Water is trialling autonomous drones to monitor and safeguard the city’s world-class drinking water. In a two-month trial, smart drones…
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Best of the state’s press
More than 170 people attended the Victorian Country Press Association’s pinnacle event for 2024, held at the RACV Resort in Torquay on Friday 15 November.…
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Nearly $50,000 of equipment stolen from Hoddles Creeks’ Bogle Arboretum
An painstakingly-curated arboretum in Hoddles Creek has been the target of a brazen theft of tens of thousands of dollars worth of farm equipment just…
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New deputy mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
During the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting with the new councillors, Cr Richard Higgins was elected as deputy mayor who will support the newly elected…
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Gifts and festive foods needed
Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service Inc. (DRERS) in Belgrave is gathering donations for those in need this year, with food and gifts needed. Festive philanthropy…
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Ember sparks tree fire during controlled burn-off
Firefighters were called to a private property on Old Emerald Road in Monbulk on Thursday 21 November after a controlled burn-off spread to nearby trees.…
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Free calls to Santa
The stockings are hung, the lights are twinkling, and the countdown to Christmas is on with Santa and his elves once again ready to take…
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Cockatoo comes alive at twilight
Cockatoo Country Market has been running for an amazing nine years, providing a family friendly, low-cost local event that brings the community together every month.…
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Alleged killer in court as teen’s remains found at tip
A man accused of murdering missing teen Isla Bell has fronted court after human remains were found at a Dandenong rubbish tip. St Kilda East…
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Lighting up the night
The hills are alive with the festive spirit as Upwey gears up for a magical evening of community celebration! On Sunday 15 December, the Main…