Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail
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Make your call to Santa
Did you know Telstra has opened up the line straight to the North Pole, so children can chat to Santa this festive season? This year…
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10 Best Australian Christmas Books for Kids
Looking for the perfect gift for little readers this Christmas? Reading Out of Poverty (ROOP), a national charity supporting early childhood literacy, has curated the…
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Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period. Here is a list of blooms that…
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Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…
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A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous and…
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Foothills Community Care: Community meals nights
“Everyone is welcome at our table.” At Foothills Community Care, that’s not just our beautiful mission statement; it runs through everything that we do. We…
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing. Decorate Yes it’s an obvious…
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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Brew it real good
Foothills Coffee: Brew good, do good Your morning brew can be good for you, good for the planet and good for the local community, too.…
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Foothills Community Care: Mum’s Connection Space
Every Friday morning, Upwey Baptist Church comes alive with the chatter of children, the laughter of mums and (crucially) the hiss of a barista coffee…
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Go wild and visit the zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of talking…
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How to help with Foothills Community Care
In 2026, Foothills Community Care will officially move into its new home, the Foothills Community Hub, in Upwey. It’s a big move for the group,…













