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1 week ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a series of thefts in Ferntree Gully earlier this week. In the early hours of 8 April, Rowville police discovered a heavily damaged vehicle abandoned on the side of the road. The owner of the vehicle was not present at the scene. Later that same night, the vehicle was allegedly used in the theft of parts from a factory in Ferntree Gully.
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1 week ago | 
upperyarra.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
After a lengthy discussion, the Yarra Ranges Council endorsed the establishment of a new Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP) at Tuesday’s, 8 April, council meeting. Not unanimous in its decision, councillors questioned the VEP to be known as Tourism East and the discussion lasted nearly an hour on the night.
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3 weeks ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
A special day was celebrated in Kallista on Saturday 29 March 29th, as the town commemorated the centenary of its name change from South Sassafrass to Kallista – which means Most Beautiful. The event drew thousands of locals, descendants, volunteers, and visitors from across the region, all coming together to celebrate the town’s rich history.
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3 weeks ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
Outside of Me has launched at Burrinja this week, with mother and son Leticia Hodson and Wade Keighley presenting their art to the world in a captivating display which opened Saturday 29 March. The unique exhibition has captured a feeling many parents may be familiar with – the moment you see your child standing in their universe, still with you but now an amazing human doing wonderful things on their own.
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3 weeks ago | 
rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
Drains, roads, infrastructure and more are proposed in the budget draft for the Yarra Ranges that was recently released, with a number of plans proposed for the Hills area. Submissions from the public are open to residents until 27 April, with a hearing of submissions to councillors scheduled for a special meeting on 6 May and the final budget will be considered in June.
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3 weeks ago | 
rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
Ahead of the upcoming election, Tecoma Uniting Church is hosting a Meet the Candidates event on Saturday 5 April from 3pm to 4.30pm. Voters in the Casey electorate are invited to a unique opportunity to engage directly with the candidates in line for their vote at a Q&A-style event. All four candidates will be present – Labor candidate Naomi Oakley, current Member for Casey Liberal Aaron Violi, Greens candidate Merran Blair and Independent candidate Claire Ferres Miles.
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3 weeks ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
Drains, roads, infrastructure and more are proposed in the budget draft for the Yarra Ranges that was recently released, with a number of plans proposed for the Hills area. Submissions from the public are open to residents until 27 April, with a hearing of submissions to Councillors scheduled for a special meeting on 6 May and the final budget will be considered in June.
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4 weeks ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
Two Boronia residents are safe after their home caught alight over the weekend, with one person in hospital as an investigation is launched into the cause of the fire. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters rescued two people from a house fire following multiple Triple Zero calls around 6am the morning of Saturday 22 March on Underwood Road. FRV crews arrived within five minutes to find smoke and flames pouring from a single-storey brick home.
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1 month ago | 
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
A kaleidoscope of colourful chalk covered kids descended on the Tecoma Primary school oval last Friday in the name of charity and harmony, with giggles and fun all around. Tecoma Primary school students recently celebrated a massive fundraising drive for their second annual Colour Run on Friday 21 March, with autumn weather providing the perfect cool backdrop for the kids to do their run.
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1 month ago | 
rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au | Tanya Steele |Jin Hui
By Tanya Steele
The Chrysalis exhibition launched at Burrinja Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 March, celebrating a thriving art community in the Dandenong Ranges. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate and the annual Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Group exhibition which brings together an array of amazing artwork, showcasing the creativity and skill of local artists. Burrinja Community Visual Arts Producer CJ Baxter said there was electric energy in the hills at the event.
