News
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Split Identity bags prize
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM YOUNG artists were in focus on Cup Weekend at the Emerald Art Society’s 44th Annual Exhibition. Held at the Emerald Arts Society…
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Sunsion leaves others trailing
By DENNIS FULLER WITH the Big Yella doing its thing to warm the cockles of the hearts at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday, a gentle…
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Vandalism: youths go berserk
A GROUP of youths broke into a house in Chirnside Park last week, smashing every wall and TV screen in sight. Yarra Ranges CIU Detective…
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Six of the best
YARRA Ranges Athletics welcomed Croydon Little Athletics to Morrison Reserve on Saturday morning for some friendly interclub competition. All athletes thoroughly enjoyed the day with…
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Where work is play
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM FROM brass to bass guitar and everything in between, the passionate staff at Upwey Music are dedicated to serving local music lovers.…
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House provides Christmas cheer
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM Whether you’re after gifts, food or just some local Christmas cheer this season, look no further than the Emerald Community House. Throughout…
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Safe haven for wildlife
By MELISSA MEEHAN THE Patch Primary School is leading the way in terms of creating a comfortable environment for local wildlife. The school, through teacher…
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Campaign trail
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM Project handballed to candidates in the run-up to State Elections… An OFF-ROAD trail 11 years in the making will not be completed…
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A mini united nations
By KATH GANNAWAY A TOTAL of 118 Yarra Ranges residents became Australian citizens in a colourful and moving citizenship ceremony at Burrinja in Upwey on…
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Volunteers go above and beyond
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM SCHOOL students and long-term volunteers were among those celebrated at the inaugural La Trobe Community Awards held on 18 October. The awards…
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Walking warrior
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM IT WAS a proud moment for Mount Evelyn’s Iain Townsley when he donned full uniform, played his bagpipes and marched with a…
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Red-line policy change
By ANEEKA SIMONIS AND MELISSA MEEHAN UNDER 18s have been banned from entering a Cockatoo store without adult supervision. But shoppers are assured the restrictions…