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Olinda climbs to top
OLINDA’S top two teams are on top of the ladder after round six. The first XI produced its fifth win of the season – an…
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Books in the bag
KNOX’S libraries will soon be bolstered by an influx of 22,000 new books and audio materials. The new stock will be distributed across Knox’s four…
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Classes cash in
By Paul Pickering TWO foothills schools have assumed their positions at the vanguard of the Bracks Government’s controversial school modernisation plan. As the State Budget…
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Treasure of culinary delights
LADYHAWKE Cafe is only 100 metres from William Ricketts Sanctuary at Mt Dandenong. Nestled amongst half an acre of tall trees, ferns and flowering shrubs…
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Here’s health for the hills
Local residents and health professionals Byron Espedido and Rebecca Prewett felt the need for an Olinda-based health clinic offering a range of both conventional and…
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Juniors put forward competitive face
IT WAS a morning of mixed fortunes for Monbulk’s junior cricketers on Saturday. Playing South Belgrave at Bayne’s Park, Monbulk’s Under 13 Gold team fared…
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Warm weather vandals
By Tania MartinWARMER weather has been blamed for an increase in vandalism in Emerald. Anica Bowes, an Emerald business owner, fears vandalism is increasing after…
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Ocker rockers
By Tania MartinA GROUP of hills musicians led by Dave McFarlane will pay tribute to one of Australia’s favourite rockers – Eric Clapton – next…
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Mayors settle in
By Tania MartinRETURNING Shire of Yarra Ranges mayor Tim Heenan says he will work to strengthen ties between farmers and the council. And in neighbouring…
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Building bridges for new learning
By Ed MerrisonLOCAL high schools have been building bridges as part of new Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) initiatives. Students from Monbulk College, Upwey High…
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Pokies claim $4m more
By SHAUN INGUANZO KNOX pokies have reaped an extra $4 million over the past financial year. The increase has Victoria’s peak gambling help body concerned…
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Grand celebrations in the hills
By Tania MartinTHE hills will spring to life in April as the inaugural Hills Festival grips the Dandenong Ranges. Held in Upwey the festival will…