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Crime stats on the rise
By PETER DOUGLAS
FAMILY violence and drug-related crimes continue to be a major concern in the Yarra Ranges, with statistics showing a rise in offences.
The...
Film screening is food for thought
By JESSE GRAHAM
SUSTAINABLE living and buying local were two key messages at a documentary screening in Upwey last week.
The Hills Food Frontier...
Oh deer – cull is on again
By JESSE GRAHAM
A PARKS Victoria program to cull deer numbers in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley has come back for another year, after...
‘safety education’ for farmers, vignerons
By PETER DOUGLAS
WORKSAFE Victoria is imploring primary producers and vignerons to take heed of their health and safety advice.
After releasing data last week on...
Due place for fallen heroes
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
“TODAY is all about the 32.”
Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney’s voice rang out over the crowd gathered at the opening...
One sweet-sounding hills icon
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE Sweet Sassafras Open Community Choir started as a way to bring together music-loving locals, but has grown to become a hills...
He’s fearless, for the record
By CASEY NEILL
SELBY man Paul Hoffman has braved sharks to swim a marathon and set a record.
The Rhodesian-born father of two, along...
Ben has homeless cause covered
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
BEN Lucas has already dedicated seven years to the Australian Army, but his service doesn’t end there.
On Saturday 28 March,...
Play space beyond design
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
TENDER for the construction of the Kalorama play space is expected to be called in May, with the project currently...
Pat on Patman back
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
ATTENDING a global animal rights event in Melbourne on Friday night, Donalea Patman had every right to be proud.
The Olinda...
Eli’s bright light
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM AND KATH GANNAWAY
FITTINGLY, the family of Eli Marnock lit sparklers at his funeral on Saturday to remember the little...
Whole lotta shakin’
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A 2.8 MAGNITUDE earthquake shook parts of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley last week.
While the epicentre of the quake...
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Looking Back
There would only be a few locals now would remember that Lilydale once had the enjoyment of four Hotels.
In earlier times there was...
