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School supports spiritual growth
ST MARY’S Primary School, which opened in 1980, is situated in the Yarra Valley and has an enrolment of about 300 students who come from…
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Solar policy hit
By Casey NeillA RENEWABLE energy group says changes to the Federal Government solar rebate scheme discourages residents from installing solar panels. Under the Federal Government’s…
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Drums roll for higher achiever
By Laura GilmartinA BELGRAVE student has received a VCE High Achiever Award for a perfect study score in performing arts. Seventeen-year-old Evan Lineham joined more…
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Players’ message
By Casey NeillAFL players took over classrooms at Monbulk College last week to pass on the road safety message to the school’s Year 9 students.…
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Show brings out the full range of emotion
By Casey NeillA BAND of hill school kids got a taste of the big time last month when they graced televisions screens across the country.…
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Head of steam for pool
By Casey NeillKNOX residents are calling for work to begin immediately on a warm water pool in Boronia. Knox Council allocated $170,000 towards designing the…
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Bird feed ban
By Casey NeillTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges is planning a law to ban residents feeding cockatoos in order to stamp out the millions of dollars…
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Ready writers get pens poised
BUDDING writers should get their pens ready as applications are open for Eastern Regional Libraries’ National Storywriting Competition. Prizes include $1500 for the adult section,…
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Purr-fect holiday break
AN ENJOYABLE holiday is one where pet owners can have peace of mind knowing that their pets are having a great holiday, too. This is…
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Caring for the little children
LITTLE Alberts Childcare Centre is a new purpose-built childcare centre situated at 166 Albert Avenue, Boronia, near Alchester Shopping Village. The centre officially opened on…
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Massacre recalled
By Jane BarracloughTHE man whose wife and two daughters were murdered in the Port Arthur massacre was the keynote speaker at the Toastmasters annual convention…
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Tree planting backflip
By Laura GilmartinGOVERNMENT bureaucracy almost forced a young hills family to plant more than 450 trees on a half-acre Mt Evelyn property in order to…