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Shane inspired to excel
Sharing his love of sport has won Shane Closter a sports achievement award. By Tania Martin SHANE Closter’s passion and drive to inspire up-and-coming sports…
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Festival sustains high note
Knox councillor Mick Van de Vreede and artist Bart Weston inspect the tiled lizard created by patrons at last year’s Stringybark Festival. Stringybark 2007 will…
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Wood pushed for N-power reaction
The By Paul Pickering A NUCLEAR Free coalition of La Trobe residents and members of the Wilderness Society did their best to enliven a dormant…
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New string to school’s bow
The Ranges Community Music School’s new strings teacher, Craig Nankervis, has swapped orchestral work for teaching. By Paul Pickering THE Ranges Community Music School (RCMS)…
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Shooting star
Above: Upwey-raised basketball star Penny Taylor returned to the foothills last week after a triumphant year in the international arena. By Paul PickeringAS A four-year-old…
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Bargains galore for the family
Bargains galore are to be found at the Dandenong Market where there are lots of stalls selling a fantastic range of fresh fruit, spring vegetables…
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Archers target Silver Cup
Sherbrooke archer Trudy Scott sizes up her competition. By Tania Martin ARCHERS from across the country converged on Upwey recently for the Sherbrooke Silver Cup.…
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Tyres the key to safety
Above: Proprietor Ron Moulday. IN the lead-up to summer and the Christmas break, Ron Moulday and his team from Monbulk Tyre and Auto Service advise…
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Fresh approach pays off all round
Above: Kallista Biodynamic Market sells fresh organic produce and biodynamic dry goods. ORGANIC and biodynamic fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, dairy, dry goods and more…
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Pink cause close to the heart
Hills men (back, from left) Glen Barkway, David Creek, Ian Smith, Alan Fincher, and Darren Rutherford, and (front) Ray Yates, Graham By Tania Martin FOR…
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Right turn for timber
Above and right: Examples of Demak Timber and Hardware’s goods. Right: Posts with carved engravings and, above, a wooden bridge. RENOVATIONS and adding value to…
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Hills alive to global beat
Emerald-based duo Riley Jordan and Cres Crisp are preparing to take the stage at the Global Views benefit concert in Upwey this weekend. THE hills…