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A tick for liquor
By PETER DOUGLAS AND JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges Shire Council has paved the way for Montrose IGA to relocate its packaged liquor store to a…
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Ready to stomp the ‘G’
By PETER DOUGLAS FERNTREE GULLY fitness enthusiast Michael Muscat will soon be trudging up and down the AFL’s favourite stomping ground. As part of a…
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PM checks rail line progress
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Glen and Healesville community members were treated to a special morning tea over the weekend, when Prime Minister Tony Abbott dropped…
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Four in drug net
By JESSE GRAHAM FOUR HEALESVILLE residents will front court in October after drug raids were carried out in Healesville last week. Police from Healesville, Yarra…
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Visual feast on display
By PETER DOUGLAS TWO of the most talented artists in the Dandenong Ranges have served up a visual delight for local enthusiasts. Burrinja studio artists,…
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Workshoppers set to light it up
KALLISTA residents last Saturday began gearing up for the Belgrave Lantern Parade through attending a workshop at the Kallista Mechanics Hall. Organised by Friends of…
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Silver marked with life award
By KATH GANNAWAY FRIENDS of the Helmeted Honeyeater (FOHH) has been recognised for 25 years of achievement at the 2015 Zoos Victoria’s Hall of Fame…
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Souped up charity effort
FERNTREE Gully based businessman Colin Lear will soon brave a cold winter night, all in the name of helping the homeless. The chief executive officer…
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Boost for occasional care
By PETER DOUGLAS AFTER pleading for greater participation for its service last month, Selby Community House has received a much-needed boost. Though far from enjoying…
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Once bitten, council undeterred
KNOX City Council last week lost its High Court case to have a Staffordshire terrier destroyed under dangerous dog legislation. Reportedly costing the council $600,000…
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Woman faces drug charges
A MOUNT Evelyn woman will face court after being arrested on theft and drugs charges earlier this month. The 25-year-old Mount Evelyn woman was arrested…
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Right royal result for rozzers
By JESSE GRAHAM DRINK drivers busted over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend have sharply dropped in number, compared to last year, but speedsters have still…