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Heenan ‘whacks’ council again
By PETER DOUGLAS
FOR the second time this month, former Yarra Ranges Shire mayor Tim Heenan has launched an extraordinary attack on the present council.
A...
Lane’s pick down long and winding road
THE 11th PAVE/EmeraldU3A Photography Competition and Exhibition was again well-received, as part of the recent Emerald PAVE Festival.
The theme this year was, ‘It’s a...
Exhibition stage for historic hotel redevelopment
By PETER DOUGLAS
THE Burnham Beeches redevelopment has now reached exhibition stage, thanks largely to developers scrapping plans for 80 villas to be constructed on...
One of the pitfalls of driving
By JESSE GRAHAM
IF YOU think you’re having a bad day, spare a thought for this poor driver, who flipped their ute in Emerald on...
Ranges shines bright
THE Yarra Ranges continues to excell in delivering incredible services on Anzac Day through which the community can pay their respects. Some incredible work...
Monbulk pays respect to Anzacs
By PETER DOUGLAS
AS the Anzac Day march proceeded down the Monbulk main street, and towards the town’s RSL, thousands lined the streets to pay...
Students honour the Anzacs
By PETER DOUGLAS
EMERALD Secondary College upped the ante this year when it came to honouring our Anzacs.
Led by the Student Representative Council and the...
Sport ‘homeless’ no more
By PETER DOUGLAS
THE issue of homeless sporting clubs has received a much-needed boost, after the announcement of welcome funds for Upwey High School.
Minister for...
New wheels for SES
EMERALD SES has taken another step towards possessing up-to-date equipment within the unit. Deputy Premier, James Merlino, recently formally handed over a brand new...
Fake cops feel the heat
By PETER DOUGLAS
OCCUPANTS of a vehicle driving along Bond Street, Ferntree Gully, were lucky to escape a late-night carjacking attempt on Monday...
Clock ticking on hub
By PETER DOUGLAS
CONSTRUCTION of the Hills Hub project is slated to start within months - but a final design has yet to be agreed...
A Shaw thing
COLLINGWOOD legend Tony Shaw recently visited the Olinda-Ferny Creek Football Club before the start of the new YVMDFNL season. Shaw entertained the crowd with...
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Vinnies opens first pop-up shop in Boronia
Vinnies Victoria has opened up a new Pop-Up Shop in Boronia on Thursday 24 October - the first Vinnies in the area for years.
The...
