News
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From paddock to plate
By Derek Schlennstedt A collaboration between EPIC Project, Foothills Community Care Community Casseroles program and local Belgrave Heights café Wild Wood Kitchen will see fresh…
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‘Young-looking’ adults test bottleshops
Yarra Ranges will roll out an alcohol supply monitoring program to help curb underage drinking and encourage better health and wellbeing for young people. The…
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Students ready to ride
By Derek Schlennstedt The roads around the Yarra Ranges could be a little more crowded tomorrow (Friday, 23 March) as local schools join in 2018’s…
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Fears after five break-ins
By Peter Douglas Five shop break-ins over the past two years have left a Monbulk business-owner feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Alpine Mowers suffered its latest…
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Fluoride debate hits hills
By Derek Schlennstedt Fluoride will soon be added to the water supplied to parts of Kallista, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Monbulk, The Patch, Avonsleigh, Clematis, Cockatoo,…
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Ability over disability
By Derek Schlennstedt Marissa Turner has tasted plenty of success over her two decades of competing on the gymnasts mat. And though her career is…
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Hive of activity
By Derek Schlennstedt A hive of activity surrounds new plans to build a performing arts centre in Sassafras at the Sherbrooke Community School. The aptly…
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Bigger better site for SES
By Wendy Williamson Bigger better site for SES In a significant step-up for a state emergency services unit, the Emerald SES will move to new…
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Why Easter is bad for bunnies
By Derek Schlennstedt While most people associate Easter with holidays and chocolate eggs, those luxuries couldn’t be further from the minds of animal shelters around…
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Fire danger amid warm, windy weather
By Derek Schlennstedt With temperatures set to soar and strong winds forecast across the state this weekend, resident in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges…
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It’s a puppy pool party
By Derek Schlennstedt Swimming pools are great. You get to cool down, relax in hot weather and when with friends they provide plenty of fun…
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Keep your feet in … for now
By Peter Douglas Dangling your feet over the sides of Puffing Billy will be no longer permitted – at least temporarily as a thorough investigation…