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Kennel owner in doghouse
By Tania MartinSILVAN residents have been offended by a local dog kennel owner after he claimed that the kennel was running “beautifully” and the residents…
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Village’s identity crisis
By Paul PickeringKNOX City Council has heard an impassioned plea from Ferntree Gully villagers who say the area is suffering from a suburban identity crisis.…
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Night cops safe
By Casey NeillSENIOR police say Boronia police station’s night shift is safe. The statement comes after speculation that an internal review may recommend an end…
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Hunt for bandit
By Ed MerrisonDETECTIVES are on the hunt for an armed robber who struck at two premises in Knox last week. The first incident occurred when…
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Kids benefit from grants
By Ed MerrisonKINDERGARTENS and child care services in the City of Knox will share in well over $200,000 in State Government grants to boost safety,…
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Booked in for guide
By Tania MartinPICKING that perfect holiday retreat is now available with just a flick of a page after Tourism Victoria last week launched its 2006-2008…
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What’s old is new again
By Dion TeasdaleTHE age-old tradition of bottling and preserving fruit is coming back into fashion. Jennifer Upton from Maroondah Orchards in Coldstream, who has been…
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Safety boost for town
By Ed MerrisonSELBY residents may have travelled a few yards further down the road to safety. Julie Howard of the Selby Precinct Safety Group was…
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In the running for auto repairs
ESTABLISHED for more than a quarter of a century, JL Automatics in Emerald is one of the town’s oldest and most trusted businesses. Proprietor and…
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MP claims drugs victories
By Paul PickeringFEDERAL MP Christopher Pyne addressed an audience of youth counsellors, school teachers, community groups and concerned parents at the Mooroolbark Community Centre recently…
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Founder’s new leaf
By Judy WolffAFTER seven years of nurturing Belgrave’s first regular spoken word venue, Marian Spires is handing over the Word Tree to two new poet…
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Pokies
By Tania Martin A STATE Government decision to ban ATM machines in gaming venues has been labelled as ‘not enough’. The Shire of Yarra Ranges…