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Green honour
By Russell Bennett MACCLESFIELD woman Irene Pearey’s work on rabbit control, ragwort eradication and protecting the helmeted honeyeater population has earned her the prized 2012…
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Salt of the earth
Andrew and Linda Fullagar celebrate his Citizen of the Year award with supporters, left to right, Peter Van Santen, Val Hoyle, Richard Homershan, David Moncrieff,…
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Bushfire apathy
By Russell BennettBILLANOOK Ward councillor Tim Heenan fears poor bushfire awareness could put another Black Saturday event on the cards for hills residents. Cr Heenan…
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Greenaway is in way of award- Menzies Creek resident David Greenaway was awarded for his community service. 76354 Picture: Melissa Meehan
By Danielle GalvinEMERALD stalwart and community champion David Greenaway said volunteering puts a smile on his dial as he accepted the Cardinia Shire Council’s Community…
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Leader is a guiding light- Margaret Brooks receives her Asia Pacific Award for 40 years of Girl Guides service alongside Centenary Exceptional Service/Action Award recipients Megan, Wendy, Sue, Carole
By Casey NeillMARGARET Brooks can’t imagine her life without Guides. She’s now dedicated more than 40 years to the movement and can’t speak highly enough…
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Good delivery
Vanessa Watkins has been awarded for her dedication. 74248 By Casey NeillANGLISS Hospital midwife Vanessa Watkins has received a top award for a new program…
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Service honour for fallen soldier
FORMER Ferntree Gully man and fallen digger Sergeant Brett Wood was recognised for his service in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Sgt Wood was…
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Mum fumes at taxi failure
The 13CABS takeover of Emerald Taxis has not all been smooth sailing so far. By Russell BennettAN EMERALD teen and his friends were forced to…
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Kudos for top nine
By Casey NeillNINE Yarra Ranges residents and a community group last Thursday received a well-earned Australia Day thank you for their contributions to the shire.…
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Relay team rapt with result- The 2011 Relay for Life committee, back row from left, Cathy Moore, Lisa West, Kirsty Dryden, Julian Brennan, Kaine Marsh, Samantha Morrow and Hannah Urquhart. In the fron
By Kath GannawayTHE young committee that organised the 2011 Yarra Ranges Relay for Life is celebrating following the announcement that the event raised $106,267.05. The…
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All the moves
Yarra Heights Dance Academy students present an ’80s-style performance at The Palladium at Crown Casino, choreographed by teacher Jason Law. YARRA Heights Dance Academy (YHDA)…
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Guiding light- Alice Keogh, second from right, was joined by good friends Jan Peach, Sandy McElroy and Melanie Matthews in accepting her Australia Day honour. 76367
By Russell BennettMONTROSE stalwart Alice Keogh’s involvement with the Guides movement was acknowledged on Australia Day with a well-earned certificate of recognition. But it was…
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