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Election games for playground politicians
AN OPPOSITION candidate has challenged his Labor counterpart to match the Liberals’ $250 million commitment to clear the school maintenance backlog. Monbulk Liberal candidate Clive…
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Concern at police station roof design
PROBLEMS with the roof line on the design for the new police station in Olinda was just one of the issues nearby residents hoped would…
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Logo eye
By Tania MartinA GEMBROOK potato farmer says it’s fantastic news that shoppers will no longer have to question where their fruit and vegetables come from.…
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Bombers pull off an unlikely win
AFTER making the modest total of 176 last week, Emerald Cricket Club’s A Grade looked to pull off an unlikely victory. With Clyde resuming at…
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Wind storms tear up hills
By Tania MartinHILLS people were left in darkness last week following a severe storm which is said to have been one of the worst to…
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Coming in to land
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges is spreading its wings with the launch of a new roving museum exhibition. Wings of all shapes and sizes will…
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Fine-tuned formula for fun
By Paul Pickering WITH 26 years of experience, Carribean Rollerama has the formula right for great family entertainment during the school holidays. The all-weather venue…
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Platypus plan boosts estate
By Ed MerrisonA FERNTREE Gully housing estate has taken out an award for environmental excellence, proving residential development and conservation can go hand in hand.…
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CCTV eye on graffiti
By Ed Merrison LOCAL police, politicians and community leaders are looking to boost CCTV surveillance in Upwey in a bid to wipe out graffiti and…
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Main showcase for attractions
GEMBROOK is the latest town to join the growing number of areas adopting tourism information centres in the hills. An information centre to help promote…
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On course for booze
By Tania MartinEMERALD Football Club is calling for hills people to learn more about the impacts of alcohol on the community and sport. The club…