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War declared on ivy
A CHILLY, wet day wasn’t enough to keep volunteers away from the ivy blitz at the headwaters of Ferny Creek on 4 July. Families from…
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Safety call after crash
EMERALD police Senior Sergeant has asked drivers to stay safe on the roads, following last week’s triple fatality in Avonsleigh. On Tuesday 30 June, three…
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Kudos for care program
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS FRIDAY was onesie day at the Mount Evelyn Primary School July vacation care program, with children and teachers donning their best one-piece…
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Fund-raiser case before court
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS DISGRACED wellness blogger Belle Gibson has been taken to court by Consumer Affairs Victoria, accused of allegedly fraudulent fund-raising activities. One of…
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Stand against the bullies
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A TECOMA martial arts group is taking a stand against bullying in the Yarra Ranges. Paragon Martial Arts has developed the ‘I…
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Persistence pays off for weed program
By PETER DOUGLAS IT’S a case of third time lucky for an anticipated weed-reduction program that is taking place in the Dandenong Ranges. After first…
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Toilet build for cemetery
By PETER DOUGLAS A NEW unisex toilet and storage area will soon be built at Emerald Cemetery. Funded through the Greater Metropolitan Cemetery Trust Eastern…
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Tribute to Angels
By PETER DOUGLAS AND RUSSELL BENNETT FAMILY, sporting club members and local students were among the many grieving over the weekend after the loss of…
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Firefighter bags coveted award
COCKATOO resident Graham Simpson was named the 2015 Stan Henwood Award winner at Cardinia Shire Council’s annual grants presentation dinner, held on Wednesday 1 July,…
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Field on bail
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS Murder accused released to custody of parents… A FERNTREE Gully woman has been granted bail after being charged with the murder of…
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College opens doors to grieving students
By PETER DOUGLAS EMERALD Secondary College yesterday opened its doors to many students reeling over the shock loss of three school friends. Teens Jason Breakwell,…
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Sports clubs mourn lost teens
By KATH GANNAWAY EMERALD Football Netball Club is coming to grips today with the tragedy of yesterday’s triple-fatality at Pound Road in Avonsleigh. Three teenagers…
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