News
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Green efforts paying off
By EMMA SUNMOUNT Evelyn Primary School is doing its town proud after being nominated as a finalist in six categories of the Sustainable Cities Awards.…
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Further casino death charge
A SECOND Crown Casino bouncer has been charged with manslaughter over a Ferntree Gully man’s death. Anthony Dunning died in hospital four days after an…
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Display turns inside out
By CASEY NEILLCOCKATOO’S Wendy Clarke is passionate about bringing the outside in and using nature to improve people’s wellbeing. She was commissioned to design and…
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Art ability’s all stitched up
By EMMA SUNUP-AND-COMING artist Chloe Girschik may only be 20 years old, but don’t let her age fool you. The Montrose resident was recently selected…
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Teen blows the whistle
By EMMA SUNA MOUNT Evelyn teenager is making his mark in football after being selected to umpire at the School Sport Australia Football Championships. Lucas…
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Ronald round up
By CASEY NEILLTECOMA’S anti-Maccas campaigners are calling on as many people as possible to attend the VCAT hearing which will consider the restaurant’s planning application.…
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Drug death fight
By CASEY NEILLA COCKATOO kinder campaigner is now doing all she can to save two Australians from a Bali firing squad. Emerald Community House (ECH)…
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Lollipop king
By EMMA SUNMONTROSE crossing supervisor Peter Toomey has seen a lot in his time – children, parents, their pets, and the odd wallaby. But he…
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Blind ashes victory
By CASEY NEILLAN UPWEY teen has helped Australia win the Blind Cricket Ashes on foreign soil. Daniel Pritchard, 17, was the youngest player to travel…
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House fires spark warning
A RECENT spate of house fires in Mount Evelyn has prompted the CFA to urge residents to be more wary of potential dangers during winter.…
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Plenty of Puff left
By CASEY NEILLTHIS month marks 50 years since Puffing Billy got back on track following a landslide that closed the Dandenongs rail line for almost…
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High risk homes
By CASEY NEILLA LEADING insurance company has deemed homes in the Dandenongs too bushfire-prone to cover. The move has sparked fears other companies will follow…