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Young at heart
BELGRAVE needs more things for young people. That’s the word from residents who were asked the best and worst part of their town by consultants…
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Thousands protest
PROTESTERS donned red and yellow on Saturday afternoon as more than 3000 people marched from Belgrave to Tecoma in protest against the building of a…
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Lucky escape for driver
A DRIVER has had a lucky escape after a collision in Mount Evelyn last Wednesday tore up his car and forced traffic to be diverted…
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Torchlight parade a roaring success
THE Knox Fire Brigades Group’s Torchlight Parade has been hailed as a success, with 18 Victorian brigades attending along with a large number of community…
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Shire sharpens ban bid
IT’S been a problem for many years. Her fence chewed and her house extensively damaged by cockatoos – Upwey resident Kaz McKay took things into…
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Violence reports on the rise
FAMILY violence reports in the Yarra Ranges have followed the state-wide trend with almost 700 assault offences recorded last year. The number is 130 more…
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Council’s crunch time
By MELISSA MEEHAN WHEN it comes to the crunch, Yarra Ranges councillors can’t be accused of not responding to residents’ concerns.Tired of watching their homes…
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Group’s work a healthy sign
THE UPPER Ferntree Gully Angliss Hospital Auxiliary had its annual general meeting last week, celebrating the hardworking volunteers and donating money for much-needed medical equipment.…
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Among the teen cream
MATER Christi will have its own Miss Teen Galaxy representative this month. Initially hesitant to enter the contest, Molayo Fashogbon gave into the persuasion of…
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It’s a social thing
The Mail Newspaper Group is updating our social media presence on the World Wide Web. We’ve just launched a new Facebook page for the Mail…
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Burning to help
LOCAL CFA members put their own lives at risk to save residents and homes threatened by fire. This Saturday night offers the opportunity to thank…
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Missing woman worries family
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a Ringwood woman who has been missing since Tuesday. Michaela Barnett left her Felix Crescent home…