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Crime cash appeal
By Casey NeillFEDERAL Government anti vandal funding has been slammed as “absolutely hopeless”. The criticism from La Trobe MP Jason Wood comes in response to…
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Wheellife drama as cars crash on highway
A RUNAWAY wheel was the cause of a 10car pile up on the Burwood Highway in Upwey last Tuesday, 9 August. Belgrave Police Sergeant Andrew…
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Seniors fear loss of club
By Tania MartinMONBULK senior citizens fear they will be put out in the cold after they heard rumours that their hall will be pulled down…
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Eyes on the Irish
By Tania MartinAN IRISH tale of a family’s journey to Australia will kick-start a month of non-stop fun and entertainment at the Burrinja Gallery in…
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Good… for some!
ALL too often council planning decisions are being overturned by VCAT. This is in spite of councils applying local planning policies that reflect the community’s…
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Book reading is a tasty treat
SWEET-TOOTHED students from St Thomas More’s Primary School were entertained at Belgrave Library last week as part of an initiative to promote literacy in the…
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On the watch for weeds
LANDHOLDERS are being urged to control weeds on their properties or face prosecution. Department of Primary Industries (DPI) catchment management officer Gerry O’Keefe said people…
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Striking gold
By Tania MartinFOR Emerald artist Ken Hunt, capturing one young boy’s strength and vitality was an opportunity that he couldn’t pass up. And for Cockatoo…
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Bad feeling over wellness centre
By Tania MartinSHIRE of Yarra Ranges councillor Graham Warren has slammed the developer of a proposed spa retreat for not listening to residents’ concerns. This…
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Clampdown
Police vow to clean up AN EMERALD police officer almost run over by a speeding car in Cockatoo says law and order will be restored…
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Full steam ahead
By Ed MerrisonTEN keen, greenfingered young adults have earned a chance to learn land management skills in the iconic surrounds of the Puffing Billy Railway.…
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Group stands by their man
RATEPAYERS’ group the Knox Reform Coalition has continued to stand by Dobson Ward candidate Andrew Higgs in the lead up to Knox City Council elections.…