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Lest we forget
By REBECCA BILLS ACROSS the nation, thousands met to spend two minute’s silence, remembering the men and women who have served our nation. With the…
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Sheedy to give support
RHIANNON can’t wait to get into the swing of things, and wants everyone to join her. Melba Support Services is holding a charity golf and…
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Sport lights launched
GEMBROOK Cockatoo Football and Netball Club players and fans can look forward to more time on the field after new lights at the Gembrook Recreation…
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Skate’s a date for young artists
By MELISSA MEEHAN PAINT, music, young people and skating – it already sounds like a recipe for fun. So it was no surprise that when…
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Relay across the years
By KATH GANNAWAY TEN years on from the first Yarra Ranges Relay for Life, hundreds of people came together on the weekend for the anniversary…
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Standstill for sacrifice
By RUSSELL BENNETT AGE has certainly not wearied the four-year-olds at Emerald Preschool who were given a special lesson on the significance of Remembrance Day…
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Sounds of Silence
By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S central business district will come to a standstill for a moment’s silence at 11am on Monday in memory of those who…
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Looking forward
By REBECCA BILLS BELGRAVE resident Sarah Fountain and her family are currently first time carers for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) puppy Emma. Volunteering their…
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Anti-violence in a flash
By MELISSA MEEHAN ONLOOKERS were shocked as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay’s speech was cut short on Thursday as a flash mob broke out…
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Uncertain future in store
By MELISSA MEEHAN DESPITE having two home bases, the Yarra Ranges U3A was facing an uncertain future just weeks ago after becoming homeless over two…
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Fears over dog stalkers
By KATH GANNAWAY WHAT do these tags mean? Despite continuing assurances from police and animal shelters, dog-owners in Yarra Ranges are fearful that dog stealing…
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Culture of the rising son
LEARNING Japanese at school is not just about the language – it’s about the culture too according to Upwey South Primary School teacher Toshi Takahashi.…
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