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OAM awarded to Jim Child
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was…
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Montrose Township Group takes Community Group of the Year
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
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Former Mount Evelyn local receives OAM
From volunteering at the Olympics and Commonwealth games, to being on the leadership team of just about every sports club in the Mt Evelyn region, Terence Dunn could quite possibly…
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A life guiding others leads to OAM honour for Lionel Parrott
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530562 “It makes you look back on your life, and it’s a recognition that I was doing something worthwhile.” Lionel Parrott, 86, was awarded…
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A humbled and surprised George McDonald receives OAM
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 275034 The name George McDonald is synonymous with the towns of Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, marking decades of service to his community. So when Mr…
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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and president of the Montrose Community…
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‘Gentleman Jim’ receives AM in Australia Day Honours
He’s known for his racing prowess and ability to conquer the mountain seven times in his career, but Jim Richards has now been bestowed with one of Australia’s highest honours,…
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Councils call for Growing Suburbs Fund to be restored
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra Ranges and Cardinia is continuing.…
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Democracy without freedom of speech?
January is when we start easing back into our yearly routines. The chaos of Christmas behind us,. Xmas leftovers finally eaten; newly minted New Year resolutions most likely already breached,…
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Hamnet deserved better at Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globes took place on January 12, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time this year, and once…
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‘A mockery’: Kangaroo shooting continues during bushfires
Wildlife rescuers are demanding the State Government put a halt to the commercial killing of kangaroos as countless animals lie burned and suffering in blackened smoldering forests. This year’s catastrophic…