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Our top senior citizen
By Peter Douglas
Long-time Emerald volunteer Mike Allery says his recent Australia Day honour is largely due to working with so many fantastic people.
After receiving...
Basat bags carving comp
SOME of the best national and international chainsaw carvers descended on Mount Dandenong recently for the Australian Chainsaw Carving Championships.
Though, self-taught Wandin sculptor Robbie...
Call to help RSL fight for survival
By Peter Douglas
The Upwey-Belgrave RSL is receiving community support, as the fight continues to save the venue.
However much more is required before its ongoing...
Top art from hills schools showcased
By Jesse Graham
The work of talented Yarra Ranges teenagers is being presented throughout February and March, with the council’s VCE Creative Showcase exhibition opening...
Yellow arrows blunted
By Peter Douglas
The popular Birdsland reserve is now free of the yellow arrows that had tainted its natural beauty.
At least, the arrows are much...
A burger with the lot
A Yarra Glen man, 32, had his car impounded on the spot after doing a burn-out at a Lilydale fast food restaurant.
In front of...
Coveted award for Fergie
By Peter Douglas
Respected Elder and active community member Dr Doseena Fergie has been awarded the Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year.
At Yarra Ranges Council’s...
ECHO of his hard work
By Peter Douglas
Hard-working citizen Wayne Collins has been named Cardinia Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year.
Since establishing the Emerald Centre for Youth and Outreach...
Josh’s brave fight ends
By Peter Douglas
Dandenong Ranges youngster Joshua Schwarz has lost his almost four-year battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Though it wasn’t without a...
Hospital works going well
Works are continuing to progress well with Angliss Hospital’s $20 million expansion.
Earlier this month, the construction team were busy with the delivery of precast...
Truck roll affecting traffic
By Peter Douglas
Commuters around the Montrose area are being advised to avoid the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in the suburb after a...
Another collision on dangerous corner
By Peter Douglas
Belgrave resident Lola Diaz says her concerns over a dangerous Belgrave corner have been again justified.
She said the stretch of road, down...
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CARTOON: Fly high
Lilydale and Emerald were named as two urban fringe areas to receive new mobile infrastructure under the Per-Urban Mobile Program.
