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From the ashes
By Tania MartinSTORIES of sadness, devastation and courage were told on Sunday as Cockatoo residents remembered the fateful day in 1983 when the Ash Wednesday…
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Anti-crash cash
By Paul PickeringTHE Dandenong Ranges’ most notorious crash corridor is set to receive an $8 million makeover. The Federal Government last week handed the cash…
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Family focus for bushfires
By Tania MartinA KALORAMA couple last week highlighted the importance of having a bushfire plan for the upcoming fire season. Chris and Roy Clark opened…
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Dream realised
By Tania Martin A 30-YEAR dream for a multi-purpose community “hub” in the centre of Monbulk will now be possible after the Federal Government injected…
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A knack for doll houses
SHOPPERS can find that perfect gift or doll house at Boronia’s Nickety Nacks. Owners Rhonda Smits and Tracey Gstrein, a mother and daughter team, opened…
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Sharing memories of togetherness
By Ed MerrisonTHEY were dismal and depressing times in Melbourne, but in the dim light of the Capitol Theatre foyer, Meg Mignerey met the love…
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Hectic schedule takes toll on ‘Lightning’ Luke
By Ed MerrisonA HECTIC fighting schedule finally took its toll on a young Gembrook boxer at the weekend. ‘Lightning’ Luke Woodham, 17, lost on the…
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Face of female psyche
By Tania MartinBELGRAVE Heights artist Fiona Link-Freeman is inviting hills people into her world of imagination and colour. Her work will be on display this…
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Mildura turn on the Heat
IN THE long-awaited top-of-the-table basketball clash, the Mildura Heat accounted for the Sherbrooke Suns 116 to 100. In a closely contested first quarter which saw…
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Psycho time for festival
WITH more than 40 free activities on offer, this year’s Knox Festival is shaping up as a busy weekend for kids and parents alike. Festivities…
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Lones effort for Mount Evelyn
LADDER leader Wandin hosted last season’s runners-up Mount Evelyn in the D. J. Strachan Shield as the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s final home and away…