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Historical Society turns 30
At the Shire of Ferntree Gully’s centenary event in 1989, local community organisations and groups gathered with displays over a weekend to mark the occasion.…
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Public display in Upwey created in remembrance this Christmas
On occasions like Christmas, it can be particularly difficult for parents who feel others may not relate to their own grieving the loss of a…
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Foothills Community Care’s annual Toy Drive is underway
Foothills Community Care’s Christmas toy drive is entering its 21st year, and the organisation is asking the public to help those less fortunate to have…
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SNIPPETS: Ferntree Gully CFA Santa run
On Saturday 17 December, Olinda Fire Brigade crew members will take to the streets of Olinda and Mount Dandenong to spread Christmas cheer, giving out…
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Water storage levels are at their highest level in decades
According to Melbourne’s Water Outlook 2023, water storage levels are the highest they’ve been since 1998 at over 98 per cent full. The current high…
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House market flagged as contributor to homelessness
New data has revealed the Victorian housing crisis is fuelling homelessness with more people seeking help due to evictions and housing affordability stress in the…
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VCE results can bring anxiety, here is how to ease it
The class of 2022 is bound to anxious, as they await the release of VCE results on Monday 12 December. For some, all they have…
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Councils await confirmation of road sealing funding cut
After the federal government confirmed funding cuts to the ‘Sealing the Hills’ and ‘Roads for the Community’ programs in the October budget, Yarra Ranges Council…
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Wishing trees set up to support those in need
Yarra Ranges Council has asked the community to assist in making the festive season a wonderful time for all. Several Christmas wishing trees have been…
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Young people in the Yarra Ranges recognised
2022 has been a big year for young people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, with manytt making significant community contributions after emerging from…
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Tourism bodies optimistic for a strong Christmas trading period
Tourism bodies are confident that 2022 will be without much of the pain experienced by the industry in 2020 and 2021, however, it isn’t without…
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Safety and education a top priority after snake sightings
Warmer weather brings out local snakes within the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. A large snake was spotted in a Warburton backyard over the weekend…
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