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Pool cash splash
A STATE Government grant will allow Knox City Council to test and implement a water saving plan at a Boronia leisure centre. The Smart Water…
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Cart race day on a roll
By Paul PickeringUPWEY is preparing for another billy cart invasion as one of the community’s newest traditions rolls into – and through – town. The…
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Cuckoo two sing
By Tania Martin A BUNGLED raid on the Cuckoo Restaurant last April has been blamed on the influence of drugs and a desperate need for…
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Burnoff blues for brigades
By Shaun InguanzoANGRY neighbours and careless burnoffs have forced firefighters to urge residents to act responsibly in the lead up to the summer fire season.…
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Homes are asked to open up their hearts to foster
By Tania MartinHILLS people have been called on to open their hearts and homes to foster needy children. Wesley Youth Services urgently needs foster carers,…
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Road dust-up
By Tania MartinA GROUP of Emerald parents who fear for their children’s safety, have called for their road to be sealed, saying that cars can’t…
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Setting the stage for confidence
DRAMA classes for young people between 5 and 17 years old are now happening in Monbulk starting term one. The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, renowned…
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Award brings tears of joy
By Paul PickeringFERNTREE Gully grocer Chris Quinn was overcome by emotion at last Friday’s Australia Day awards ceremony, fighting a torrent of tears as he…
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Hawks crush Olinda
MONBULK delivered another message to its rivals that it was not about to readily relinquish the crown after another decisive win over Olinda. A brave…
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Cheque’s thanks
KNOX State Emergency Service (SES) has gratefully accepted a cheque courtesy of the 2005 Mayoral Charity Ball. In one of her last acts as mayor…
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Worth waiting for
By Shaun InguanzoTHE MITSUBISHI 380 sedan is an exhilarating experience. The only question is whether Australians need another highprofile large car when Ford’s Falcon and…
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Rates stir up dust row
By Tania MartinAN AVONSLEIGH woman has accused Cardinia Shire Council of increasing rates and decreasing services to the hills. This comes after Fiona Sewell found…