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Record collection for Good Friday
By EMMA SUN
DANDENONG Ranges firefighters have collected more coins than ever before, breaking their previous fund-raising record for the Good Friday Appeal.
The group, which...
Rotary ride rolls along
By RUSSELL BENNETT
A GROUP of local bike riders of all shapes and sizes, some young, and some not so young, banded together recently to...
Fast food fight goes viral
THE anti-McDonald's sentiment in Tecoma has gone viral, with social media going crazy after the towns fight with the fast food giant was aired...
Burns light up in hills
FIREFIGHTERS from Upper Ferntree Gully and Upwey conducted a planned burn near the Upper Ferntree Gully fire station last Sunday to reduce fuel in...
Minister relieves the pressure
By MELISSA MEEHAN
PENSIONERS in Emerald were treated to a morning tea on Friday as the Federal Government launched its pension boost in the town.
Minister...
Frontline fears
By EMMA SUN
A VETERAN firefighter is calling for more respect for firefighters following an incident where two of his members were threatened and attacked.
Two...
Drivers slams into tree
By EMMA SUN
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after her vehicle ran off Monbulk Road in Silvan and hit a tree at about 3pm...
Caution urged as burn ban ends
THE declared fire danger period will end for Yarra Ranges and Knox residents at 1am next Monday 15 April.
Fire danger periods are based on...
Generosity goes hand in glove
By JESSE GRAHAM
A MOUNT Evelyn man has given a community group a helping hand and much needed funds for equipment as part of his...
Angliss auxiliary shows its love
By EMMA SUN
THE Ferntree Gully Auxiliary has donated a whopping $75,700 to the Angliss Hospital following a stellar year of fundraising.
During the group’s recent...
Crash citation
By EMMA SUN
A MOTORIST who warned a family of four to move away from their crashed car moments before it burst into flames has...
Pro-Maccas poison pen letters
By JESSE GRAHAM
A BELGRAVE resident has received a series of threatening letters after becoming involved in the debate regarding McDonalds in Tecoma.
Alan Coutinho-Hogan, who...
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Historical society welcomes liberal pledge
A historical society left in funding limbo has been offered a lifeline in the form of a 2.5 million dollar promise by Liberal candidate...
