News
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’Knifeman’ arrested on freeway
An Emerald man has been arrested on the Monash Freeway following a series of incidents on Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to reports of man…
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Yellow arrows plague bush
By Peter Douglas A mystery group with an interest in orienteering has “defiled” a popular walking trail in the Birdsland bushland area of Belgrave South.…
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New location and new life
By Peter Douglas The Fernlea Op Shop in Emerald is hoping a location change will breathe new life into the popular community destination. After seizing…
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Community icon moves house
By Peter Douglas THE Fernlea Op Shop in Emerald is hoping a location change will breathe new life into the community icon. After seizing on…
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Fatal car crash
A man was killed in a single-car crash in Kallista over the weekend, with police still investigating the circumstances of the fatality. Police believe a…
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A survival milestone
By Peter Douglas BELGRAVE Survival Day will reach a major milestone this year when it celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday 26 January. The celebrated…
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Last days with family
By Jodie Symonds A FOUNDATION in honour of Edge Martial Arts’ Kyoshi Andrew Roberts will help families affected by cancer. His wife of 16 years…
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RSL under threat
By Peter Douglas The Upwey-Belgrave RSL is facing the prospect of closing its doors after the conclusion of this year’s Anzac Day services. While the…
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Another milestone for Puffing Billy
While others are still pondering their New Year resolutions, Puffing Billy is already full steam ahead in 2017. History was made on Thursday 5 January,…
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Ferntree Gully truckie charged over fatality
By Peter Douglas A FERNTREE Gully truck driver has been charged by police following a fatal crash just before 9am on Thursday, 12 January. According…
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Clear up expenses system
By Peter Douglas FEDERAL Member for La Trobe Jason Wood has joined a host of MPs calling for reform into the parliamentary expenses system. After…
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Missing teen plea
By Peter Douglas PUBLIC assistance is being sought to help locate missing Ferntree Gully teenager Chantelle Toskic. The 14-year-old was last seen leaving her home…