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Soldiering on
By KATH GANNAWAY Strap: Award of a lifetime for Anzac WHEN Lilydale boy Bill Phillips enlisted in the Second AIF in 1943, recognition by an…
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Rubbish trucks recycled
YARRA Ranges Council’s waste fleet has been given a freshen up with new look trucks and an expanded recycling service. The new trucks have just…
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Big acts for Sooki
HEADLINE musical acts Diesel, Frank Yamma and Archie Roach are booked to play at Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge in the next three months. Sooki Lounge, which…
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Crash investigation
POLICE are still investigating the cause of a crash that killed a Kallista man in Clematis recently. Acting Senior Sergeant Ray de Reus said that…
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Health changes in store
THE former Cockatoo General Store could become part of Monash Health. Cardinia Shire Council is investigating the use of the Bailey Road property. Purchased by…
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Bad medicine
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD BAD blood has developed between the Federal Government and a pharmaceutical company over subsidies for a life-saving drug. It comes after the…
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Be aware of drink dangers
No byline A DOCTOR involved in the research of alcohol-related chronic diseases is urging heavy drinkers to be aware of the long-term risks. Turning Point…
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Constant struggle against housing stress
By MARC MCGOWAN MICAH Hughes is one of the self-confessed “reasonably lucky” ones. A Tenants Union of Victoria study still categorises the Upwey-raised man as…
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Late night visitor
By MELISSA MEEHAN A MAN is undergoing psychiatric evaluation after police picked him up wandering the streets of Belgrave this morning. Belgrave police Sergeant Mick…
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Briefly
Occupant hit, cash removed AN aggravated burglary in Lilydale last week is being investigated by police. Two males wearing balaclavas entered a property in Winnetka…
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Petrol bomb attack on police station
EXCLUSIVE By MELISSA MEEHAN UPDATE 12.36pm THE Patch General Store owner Andrew Collins believes thieves ransacked his store last night looking for money and cigarettes.…
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Vintage chrome set to sparkle
CLASSIC cars and bikes will brighten Monbulk’s main street for the second straight year on Sunday as part of an event to showcase what the…