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Choppers come a cropper
By Peter Douglas and Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges councillor Tim Heenan has questioned reports of helicopters landing at the historic Burnham Beeches site, and specifically…
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Burnham Beeches to panel
By Peter Douglas and Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges Council will refer to an independent planning panel all submissions responding to the proposed Burnham Beeches development.…
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Volunteers for 40 years
The Emerald Tourist Railway Board (ETRB) on Sunday 1 October celebrated its 40th birthday. There are few people more proud of this achievement for the…
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Drink in the Steps
By Peter Douglas A series of drinking fountains at the 1000 Steps is one stage closer to becoming a reality. In a sod-turning event that…
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Sheep savaged
By Derek Schlennstedt A pack of vicious dogs has mauled a flock of sheep in The Patch, killing 22. Of a 36-strong flock of dorper…
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Grand final fever captured
Sports fans in the Yarra Ranges were buzzing with excitement over the weekend, with AFL Yarra Ranges grand final action at Yarra Glen proving to…
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Spare a thought for cops killed
By Peter Douglas Victoria Police is calling on the community to take a few moments on Friday 29 September to remember the 150 of its…
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Bells of peace ringing out
Developed in the hills, the song ‘Bells of Peace’ – along with the Federation Bells – rang out at Birrarung Marr for the International Day…
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A wheely good pram walk
By Wendy Williamson Making new friends while you stroll with your pram in the sunshine is the promise of a new pram walking group in…
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Inspiration – buy the book!
By Naomi Gibson and Peter Douglas Montrose-born inspirational author Heather Hawkins officially launched her book at the Montrose Town Centre on Saturday 2 September. In…
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Everyone’s playing soccer
Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club presented 380 junior players with their season trophies on Saturday and Sunday 16-17 September, with the highlight the presentation of the…
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Farewell to a little angel
By Peter Douglas and Wendy Williamson Family, friends and community members have continued sending out heartfelt condolences in the wake of the influenza death of…