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CFA’s half-mast flag stolen
By Casey NeillMEMBERS of Upwey Fire Brigade have been incensed by the theft of their Australian flag which was being flown at half-mast last Tuesday…
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Curtain lifts on $181,000 extension
A FERNTREE Gully theatre company last week unveiled a $181,000 extension to its arts centre. The 1812 Theatre Company used a Federal Government grant to…
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Brakes on bikers
By Tania MartinPOLICE are calling for motorcyclists to slow down after 30 were charged with speeding during a recent blitz. The Yarra Ranges Traffic Management…
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Centre bale-out
By Paul Pickering DROWNING in escalating costs, the Burrinja Cultural Centre upgrade project was thrown a $2 million lifeline by the Federal Government last week.…
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Vandals strike children
By Tania MartinPLAYTIME was rudely interrupted for some of Monbulk youngest residents after their playground was last week trashed by vandals. Teacher Jackie Raine said…
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House moves home
By Tania MartinOLINDA Community House will now call the town’s Senior Citizens Hall home. After 20 years the community house has outgrown its old premises…
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Cost leaves hole in roads
A BLOW-OUT on the cost of newly sealed streets in Cockatoo has left an $85,000 hole in Cardinia Shire Council’s finances. Construction of roads and…
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Shop’s winning streak
By Casey NeillTWELVE Upwey residents have won a share of $1 million. The syndicate members will each receive more than $80,000 after their System 9…
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Eltham produce springs into life
ELTHAM Community Craft and Produce Market offers handmade crafts and home grown produce, in a delightful setting at Alistair Knox Park, Panther Place, Eltham. Held…
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Belgrave clinch a nail-biter
BELGRAVE Cricket Club’s first XI pulled themselves out of a deep hole and the second XI won a nail-biter in round 10 of the FTGDCA.…
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Trees add life to Boronia
By Shaun InguanzoTHE seeds have been planted for the beginning of the Boronia township’s master plan of improvements. A handful of Boronia community members, including…
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Light show a blaze of glory
By Casey NeillTHE first major Australian exhibition by Lloyd Godman is on at Burrinja Gallery until 30 March. Called enLIGHTen, the exhibition starts before visitors…