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Brigade fires up
By REBECCA BILLS MOUNT Evelyn CFA members are dusting off old historic photographs of the brigade in preparation to celebrate 75 years in the town.…
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Bob’s pumped up forever
By JESSE GRAHAM A CFA stalwart has been rewarded for six decades with his brigade, having a pumper named in his honour, and receiving a…
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The big blow
By REBECCA BILLS THE Hills were thrashed with wild winds over the week, leaving many residents without power for days. Emergency service crews were out…
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Tick for dog breeding
By JESSE GRAHAM A MACCLESFIELD man has won the right to use his property as a dog breeding facility, after heated debate filled the council…
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Set to make firefighting Mark
By BESS ZEWDIE COCKATOO resident Clint Mark is one of 21 new career firefighters stationed at the Morwell Fire Brigade this month. The 33-year-old former…
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Broad church for homes
By REBECCA BILLS IT’S a new stage for the Lilydale Uniting Church and Melba Support Services. Last Monday, settlement was reached and the keys handed…
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Students’ life-giving lessons
By BRODIE WEST LAST month, Year 11 students from Mountain District Christian School in Monbulk went along to donate blood at the Ringwood Blood Donor’s…
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Top schol for Garrett
By JESSE GRAHAM A FERNTREE Gully university student will be setting off for Tokyo next year, after winning a prestigious scholarship from the Federal Government.…
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Swag of fire medals
THE tireless volunteers of the Gembrook Fire Brigade received some well-earned recognition at their presentation night at Forest Edge restaurant recently. Awards were presented to…
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Space for praise
By REBECCA BILLS THE community of Olinda will soon have a completed Olinda Reserve Community Facility. Last Friday, Eastern Victoria Region MP Edward O’Donohue joined…
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Report raises hopes
By JESSE GRAHAM OLINDA Pool supporters believe there is a good chance that it will be saved, but say the fate of their beloved community…
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Biting dog’s death plea
By JESSE GRAHAM THE PARENT of a child mauled in a dog attack at Ferny Creek Primary School has called for the animal to be…
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