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Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can be…
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New op shop for Foothills
There is a Foothills Community Op Shops store now open in the Hills. You might be familiar with the Foothills Community Op Shop, tucked away…
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Road works at Woori Yallock
Woori Yallock locals have been advised that road works at Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock may cause delays. The works take place on Monday 12 to…
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Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
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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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Mayor looks back over 2025
I hope that this column finds you all ready to take some time to relax over the holiday break. We’ve had a big year as…
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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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Cartoon: Social media ban
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders, “What about the poor and lonely phones?” after the Federal Government’s social media ban for those 16 and under. Read more
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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,…
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Best films of 2025
Twin films – when different studios make similar films at around the same time (think Antz and A Bug’s Life, or Deep Impact and Armageddon)…
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Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA
The holiday period is often a time for family celebrations and holidays — whether that means camping by the river, travelling interstate, or exploring the…
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TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical role…
