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Monbulk is celebrated By Shamsiya Hussainpoor Monbulk has celebrated its community in a vibrant and artistic manner, showcasing over 80 paintings that highlighted the spirit and talents of its residents. Monbulk resident Jeanette Pritchard came up with the idea back in June, she envisioned a project that would not only celebrate the artistic talents within the township but also encourage participation from those who may not have previously felt confident in their abilities. “The invitation encouraged residents to celebrate something they cherished about our community, it could be a pet, the forest, a flower, or even sports—inviting everyone to express their love for the town through art,” Ms Pritchard said. The project received support from the Monbulk and District Community Opportunities Workshop (MAD COW) and was sponsored by Bendigo Bank. “I was truly amazed to see 54 people attend the workshops, resulting in 104 entries, that’s more than half of the participants who likely wouldn’t have painted otherwise,” Monbulk artists said. Continue reading the full story on page 14 Nikki Carter with Fiona Merrilee’s painting titled Reflective. (Stewart Chambers: 432429)
Two house fires - one deadly - on dark day for emergency services
Tragedy hits Hills By Shamsiya Hussainpoor It was a devastating 24-hour period in the Hills, marked by two house fires—one tragically claiming a life and the other completely destroying a family home.
A significant house fire erupted in Selby on Thursday night just before 7pm, rushing local firefighters into action and transforming the usually quiet area atop Black Hill into a bustling emergency response scene.
Due to the absence of reticulated water in the surrounding districts, crews quickly established a water relay system to fight the flames. Emergency responders were swiftly called to the scene, including CFA crews from Menzies
Creek, Clematis, Emerald, Monbulk, Kallista, and Belgrave, along with police and ambulance services, all working together to extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the community. Continue page 3
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