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Renewed appeal to catch 1997 firebugs
A REWARD of up to $1 million is on offer for information leading to the apprehension/s and subsequent conviction/s over the 1997 fatal bushfires...
Make the most of week
CHILDREN can enjoy free family activities during Children’s Week from Saturday 22 October to Sunday 30 October.
Children’s Week aims to focus the attention of...
Tesoriero in elite company
By Peter Douglas
A RETURN to women’s AFL football this year has paid the ultimate dividend for Mount Evelyn’s Lauren Tesoriero.
The hard-working forward, 29, was...
Prized pies more personal
By Jodie Symonds
BAYSWATER’S Okka Pies is celebrating the taste of winning.
Owners Lynda and Ken Hultgren took home two bronze medals for their plain chunky...
Puffing Billy ride for Cup
WHILE Melbourne is in the grips of Spring Racing Carnival fever, the Melbourne Cup trophy slipped into Lakeside Station aboard Puffing Billy on Thursday...
Online fire targets businesses
By Peter Douglas
DANDENONG Ranges’ retailers were among those targeted in an online campaign designed to financially hurt those who support the VFBV (Volunteer Fire...
Fisherman’s battle carved out
AN OLD cypress tree on the Tooradin foreshore is undergoing a transformation from a dangerous old tree to an impressive piece of artwork.
The tree...
‘Worst storm’ in eight years
By Peter Douglas
AS the response to the Sunday 9 October storm in the Yarra Ranges continues, the magnitude of the impact is starting to...
Precinct plan input sought
PARKS Victoria and Yarra Ranges Council are inviting the public to provide feedback on the final draft Olinda Precinct Plan.
As part of a joint...
Active kids win out
By Peter Douglas
FIVE Emerald Secondary College students have edged out 33 schools across the state to win a top award for the Victorian Student...
One more hurdle then it’s all downhill
By Jodie Symonds
MOUNT EVELYN’S Breeana Walker is swapping hurdles for bobsleigh as she tackles her way to the 2018 South Korea Winter Olympics.
She’s a...
1000 Steps gets set to close
By Peter Douglas
MELBOURNE’S fitness fanatics are set for a shock as the ever-popular 1000 Steps gets set to close in the next few weeks.
The...
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Federal Government prioritises housing crisis in the budget
The housing crisis is one of the top prioritised sectors in the 2024-2025 Federal budget, handed down on Tuesday 14 May, aiming to ease...
