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Without warning
By JESSE GRAHAM A FORMER Yarra Ranges mayor has lashed out at the council for not notifying groups that an item was before council until…
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Clubs at receiving end
By REBECCA BILLS PONY Club members are saying “enough is enough” after years of damages weigh up. Cockatoo and District Pony Club as well as…
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Briefly
Siege drama ends peacfully A SIEGE in Ferny Creek ended peacefully after a man called police threatening self-harm. Belgrave Sergeant Mick Hall said police received…
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Eyes on weather as crews clean up
By REBECCA BILLS EMERGENCY service crews are still out in force throughout the Dandenong Ranges today expecting more damage to come. Olinda’s CFA lieutenant Steve…
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Trees, power down as weather lashes hills
By REBECCA BILLS AND JESSE GRAHAM ABOUT 30 emergency services crews are thought to be rushing around the Dandenong Ranges to clear trees that have…
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Home comforts
By REBECCA BILLS RESIDENTS at risk of having to leave Mount Evelyn due to housing affordability may be able to stay. Community-based organisation Anchor, alongside…
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Emergency call
By JESSE GRAHAM DISGRUNTLED Tecoma residents are rallying against the location of the town’s new ambulance branch, though special rules leave them without any means…
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Lanterns light longest night
HUNDREDS of Belgrave residents took to the streets over the weekend to celebrate the winter solstice at the eighth Belgrave Lantern Festival. The event, which…
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Ivy growing back
By JESSE GRAHAM AN OLINDA restaurant has risen from the ashes after tea towels caught fire and caused thousands of dollars in damage last month.…
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Connection to cooking
By MELISSA MEEHAN RESIDENTS of Emerald and surrounding areas are invited to Dig In. But community dinner organiser Michelle Perera doesn’t just want people to…
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Jumps tie in heart health
By REBECCA BILLS STUDENTS skipped for a great cause to raise money for heart disease. Earlier this month, all students at Belgrave South Primary School…
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Car runs far too hot
By REBECCA BILLS A MOTHER dropping her children at day care returned to find her car on fire. Fire-fighters from Montrose and Mount Evelyn were…
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