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Brick rampage POLICE car windows were smashed, as were shop windows opposite the Lilydale Police Station and the petrol station next door was subject to…
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Couple’s heartfelt generosity
By REBECCA BILLS A SMALL plaque has been hung next to the donated defibrillator at Mount Evelyn Chemmart to thank Joan and Victor Chittenden. Mr…
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KFC turns nose up at Snooty site
RUMOURS around town that KFC has purchased the Snooty Fox site in Olinda are completely false, according to a spokesperson for the fastfood chain. “It…
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Skate park revisited
By MELISSA MEEHAN A NEW skate park is on the cards for Emerald’s Worrell Reserve, despite one being filled in more than 15 years ago…
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New station doors damaged
THE new Emerald police station was damaged in an alleged attack last Tuesday night. The glass doors of the new station were targeted over-night on…
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Former CEO strikes back
By REBECCA BILLS FORMER Morrisons CEO Jan Simmons has hit back at criticism from Morrisons about her ‘leadership failures’ saying she won’t take part in…
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Smoky skies from planned burn
SMOKE will be visible from south-eastern suburbs including Belgrave as the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) conducts a planned burn at Lysterfield Park.…
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Road rage court sequel
A CASE of road rage turned violent in Cockatoo last Friday afternoon. A 20-year-old Cockatoo man has been charged and will appear in court after…
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New station gives police a lift
By JESSE GRAHAM EMERALD Police moved into their new headquarters yesterday, following the opening of a brand-new, multi-million dollar station. Officers moved into the new…
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Quiet achiever chases youth
By REBECCA BILLS BELGRAVE HEIGHTS mum of nine Lyn Thompson is gearing up for her 10th Great Ocean Road ultra-marathon. The 58-year-old is one of…
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High voltage out of harm’s way
By JODIE SYMONDS A NEW innovation to reduce the risk of power line-related bushfires has brought a new hope for locals. The $8.7 million dollar…
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Victory tour gives Rod a lift
By RUSSELL BENNETT IMAGINE lifting 130-plus kilograms. Now imagine doing it in a wheelchair. On 5 October 2008, Rod Watson’s life was turned upside down…
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