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Selby author gasps at top awards
By Tania Martin A SELBY author and cancer survivor will go head-to-head with some of Australia best short story writers in the prestigious 2006 Queensland…
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Sherbrooke fails to shine
IT was a disappointing result for the Sherbrooke Suns Division 1 men’s basketball team over the weekend. In a big double header, Sherbrooke went down…
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Preschool chalks up 50th
By Tania MartinEMERALD Preschool recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an afternoon tea. On Saturday, 8 October, past and present students and teachers gathered at…
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Good start to midweek season
THE greens at the Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club were a hive of activity last Wednesday as the winter competition got under way. As neither rain nor…
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Pressure to go faster
By Tania MartinA MACCLESFIELD wildlife rescuer is terrified of driving in the hills because of speeding motorists and is urging them to slow down. Tina…
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Council to score buildings
KNOX City Council stepped up its commitment to reducing the municipality’s ecological footprint last week, adopting a policy that will apply adherence to environmentally sustainable…
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Danger junction plea
By Tania MartinKNOX City Council is calling for VicRoads to take action on a dangerous intersection in Knoxfield. Friberg Ward councillor Debbie Field said the…
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Transport row
FERNTREE Gully MP Anne Eckstein has accused Knox City Council of “muddying the waters” by stoking debate on public transport. Ms Eckstein said public transport…
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Wild about earthworks
WILDCAT Excavations is a local business providing a range of landscaping and earthmoving services including civil contracting, house footings and drainage works. Wildcat owner Richard…
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Shire approves ‘best’ review
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges last week approved its best value review for aged and disabled service while also welcoming a funding boost for home…
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Birthdays’ lifeline
By Ed MerrisonWHY not begin your time in the world by giving the greatest gift of all? Life. It is an option exercised by babies…
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Stage lights
By Shaun InguanzoPREPARATIONS are heating up for this weekend’s largescale musical production involving emergency crews from throughout the Dandenong Ranges. Acrobatic displays through to singing…
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