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Sycamore trees get the axe
By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges Council is partnering with VicRoads and local community groups to remove sycamore trees from Kallista and surrounding areas. Council will…
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Victim reform call
By Peter Douglas The family of the teenage girl at the centre of an alleged rape case is calling for reform to protect child victims…
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Soccer kicks on
By Peter Douglas A decade of behind-the-scenes hard work was acknowledged as the $10 million Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre was unveiled on Saturday 25 March.…
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Up for the marathon challenge
By Peter Douglas Belgrave adventurer Colin Donald has notched another milestone before his bold ‘Neverest Challenge’ in May, through which he will raise funds for…
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Barking mad in the water
‘Doggy Hour’ at the Belgrave Heated Outdoor Pool was a huge hit with pets and pet-owners from around the hills, with four-legged and two-legged friends…
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Our homes are out of reach
By Peter Douglas Lack of affordable housing within the Yarra Ranges looks set to further spiral out of control if action isn’t taken immediately, according…
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Pavilion stands tall over reserve
The community and sporting clubs of Emerald welcomed the opening of a new $729,000 sports pavilion on Saturday 18 March. The new pavilion includes a…
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Billy bursting at seams
By Peter Douglas A $78 million investment is required over the next decade to preserve Puffing Billy for future generations, according to Puffing Billy Railway’s…
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Heartbreak of big swim
By Peter Douglas Selby marathon swimmer Paul Hoffman’s bid to swim the equivalent of two English Channels has ended in heartbreak. Just five hours into…
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Good food initiative launched
By Peter Douglas The Hills Food Frontier has successfully launched its Ridge Schools and Community Good Food Report. The initiative provides an account of a…
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Major plant sale for sport
Preparations for the Monbulk Recreation Reserve massive plant sale are in full-swing, with the event aiming to raise funds for the club. To support this…
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Pet picnic for a second home
What better way to spend a lazy Sunday than to head to Lilydale Lake for Animal Aid’s Annual Pet Picnic 26 March. Chief executive officer…
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