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Local brigades help fight Flowerdale grass fire
CFA members throughout the Dandenong Ranges are helping respond to a huge grassfire in Flowerdale, which continues to burn into a third day. The fire,…
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The benefits of play on display
While new research revealed most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play, some still believe it’s a ‘waste of time’. The Latest Royal Children’s…
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Local petitions council for new walking track to Birdsland Reserve
A local has started a petition to make Birdsland Reserve more accessible from Upwey by building a walking path from Hazelvale Road across Yarra Ranges…
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Police arrest man from The Basin in relation to stolen car and dog
Two men have been arrested after a car with a dog inside it was stolen in Brighton early on Wednesday 22 February. A 20-year-old man…
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Olinda pavilion gets solar boost
After Yarra Ranges Council secured $250,000 through the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, the Olinda Pavillion is set to become home to solar panels. Hilltop…
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Roshena Campbell named Liberal candidate for Aston
Roshena Campbell has been announced as the Liberal Party candidate for Aston for the Saturday 1 April by-election, after the decision was taken out of…
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Previewing next month’s Permaculture Week
Permaculture Week in the Yarra Ranges is coming up next month and features a jam-packed schedule of events. Following Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ectotopia Festival on…
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Public forum on green burials at Selby Community House
A public forum on green burials will be held at the Selby Community House on Wednesday 8 March from 7pm, with two sisters passionate about…
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Upwey arborist a world champion tree climber
Not many people can say they’ve climbed to the top of their field. Arborist Barton Allen-Hall is the world champion in tree climbing, having won…
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Long running charity celebrates 14th birthday, as founder calls for more action on housing and homelessness
For the long-running Upwey charity Soupees’ 14th birthday, founder Gavin Smith would like to see more done to address the housing crisis and homelessness. On…
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Smithy’s Dry Lager recalled by Coles
Smithy’s Dry Lager 330ml bottle, Smithy’s Dry Lager 6 x 330ml pack and Smithy’s Dry Lager 24 x 330ml carton sold at Liquorland, Liquorland Online,…
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Decades of friendship celebrated in The Wave exhibition
Rebecca Johnson and Amanda Bartholomew’s friendship didn’t start with art, but it has certainly played a large part. The Wave, a new exhibition at Burrinja…