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In The Garden with Alex
May is the last month of Autumn and this means getting a few tasks completed before winter hits.
Mountain Monthly
May 27, 20246 min read
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A Month of Festivals and Events
Whether it’s foot tapping, boot scooting, banjos or the blues that floats your musical boat, there’s a treasure trove of festivals and...
Mountain Monthly
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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It’s Bird Counting (and attracting) Month
Observing and counting the birds that come into our backyards is one of the most enjoyable aspects of why we live where we live. This...
Mountain Monthly
Sep 30, 20231 min read
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MM turns 40
It all began as a double-sided, one page newsletter aimed at covering vital community news. The first edition went out in March 1981 and...
Mountain Monthly
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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Our Heritage - Lady Stonehaven's Lookout
Frank Thomson Reserve has, arguably, a better view of Melbourne than any other lookout point in Victoria and local residents often take...
Mountain Monthly
Jun 18, 20203 min read
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Draft Plans for Kinglake Cemetery Released
The Kinglake Ranges Cemetery Trust has been working hard since October 2019, to develop a vision for a community cemetery at 265...
Kinglake Ranges Cemetery Trust
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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Black Saturday 10th Anniversary Guide
As our communities prepare to observe the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday, Mountain Monthly brings residents and visitors the...
Mountain Monthly
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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Your Local Business Directory
Check out this handy directory. All the local trades, services and businesses in the one place. #Kinglake #BusinessDirectory...
Mountain Monthly
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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A Survivor’s Story
Black Saturday survivor, Melanie Harris-Brady’s story of her personal journey of recovery over the past 10 years is due to be released in...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Nov 30, 20181 min read
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You are all invited to Arizona’s clean up our community party
Most kids love a party and six year old Arizona is no different. No, it isn’t her birthday and there won’t be bouncy castles, but when...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Oct 1, 20183 min read
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Living Memories - Middle Kinglake Primary School 1898-2018
In November 2018, it will be 120 years since the school at Kinglake Central was opened. At that time, its official name was 'Kinglake...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Jun 4, 20183 min read
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Coffee with Council - Cr Leigh Dunscombe - Kinglake Ward
Drop in to the Kinglake Pub on Thursday 3rd May. Have a chat with Cr Leigh Dunscombe 12pm - 1:30pm #MurrindindiShire #MountainMonthly...
Murrindindi Shire
May 2, 20181 min read
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Shire CEO pledges better service delivery in the Kinglake Ranges
Providing equitable service delivery across the shire and greater access to senior council officers at the local level will be a...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
May 2, 20182 min read
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Property Report - May 2018
Let’s talk about rentals The Kinglake Ranges has always been a popular destination for investors. In fact, many established residents...
Robert Verhagen & Donna Wilson
May 2, 20186 min read
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Where’s our ‘Wally’?
Often, it is the seemingly small things that get us riled. In this case, it’s a carved wooden wombat that has sat on the Kinglake...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
May 1, 20182 min read
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A timely fire danger reminder
A vote of thanks from the community for the efforts of our CFA volunteer firefighters and other fire authorities for the rapid response...
Jane O'Connor - Editor - Mountain Monthly
Apr 6, 20181 min read
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Living Memories - Wartime memories
Living Memories April 2018 Wartime Memories April brings Anzac Day each year and a time to remember those who left from the Kinglake...
Deidre Hawkins, Kinglake Historical Society
Apr 1, 20183 min read
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