there's no place like home

There's a lot of critical issues affecting the Shire at the moment, it's easy to find yourself completely immersed in the issues without taking time out to smell the roses.
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Autumn is a magnificent time in the Dandenongs, the autumn colours, the community events, the chilly nights, the chestnuts.....

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The brilliant colour of Belgrave's Cherry Trees

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Art exhibitions at Burrinja (me and artist Tiffany Bishop at 'A Mother's Cry') - watch this space for info on Open Studios or visit http://www.burrinja.org.au/arts/Content/open_studios/open_studio_frame.htm.
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The great train race - 3000 runners vs Puffing Billy

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The Chestnut Festival in Kalorama

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The magnificent surrounds of Jorgensen's Manor, one of Belgrave's National Trust buildings (now Earthly Pleasures Cafe)

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The colours of autumn in Belgrave

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The Dandenongs - why would you live anywhere else?