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Art of the sisters
WOMEN Painting Women is set to impress art-lovers from the Yarra Ranges and beyond. This is a major exhibition of portraiture in traditional oil painting…
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Sport ‘homeless’ no more
By PETER DOUGLAS THE issue of homeless sporting clubs has received a much-needed boost, after the announcement of welcome funds for Upwey High School. Minister…
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New wheels for SES
EMERALD SES has taken another step towards possessing up-to-date equipment within the unit. Deputy Premier, James Merlino, recently formally handed over a brand new 4×4…
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Fake cops feel the heat
By PETER DOUGLAS OCCUPANTS of a vehicle driving along Bond Street, Ferntree Gully, were lucky to escape a late-night carjacking attempt on Monday 18 April.…
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Clock ticking on hub
By PETER DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION of the Hills Hub project is slated to start within months – but a final design has yet to be agreed…
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A Shaw thing
COLLINGWOOD legend Tony Shaw recently visited the Olinda-Ferny Creek Football Club before the start of the new YVMDFNL season. Shaw entertained the crowd with anecdotes…
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Western Front battles 100 years on
THIS year’s Anzac Day marks 100 years since the first battles of the Western Front in World War I, including Somme and Fromelles. The Somme…
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The key to Anzac
By RUSSELL BENNETT JUST over a year after Emerald’s Anzac Walk and Anzac Place was officially unveiled to the town, the site has been recognised…
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Practice makes perfect
SUNDAY saw six of the Monbulk Junior Football Club teams competing in practice matches against Upwey-Tecoma Tigers. The official season for these teams begins next…
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Exciting EPIC garden tale
EDUCATION Permaculture Inspiration Community Inc. (EPIC) and Parks Victoria are inviting the community to be part of a new three-acre permaculture garden at George Tindale…
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Man hit by train: services suspended
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS METRO Trains have suspended services between Ringwood and Upper Ferntree Gully on the Belgrave line, reporting a person has been hit by…
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Valuable lesson to thwart thieves
By JESSE GRAHAM POLICE are asking visitors to Ferntree Gully’s 1000 Steps to change their tactics and not leave valuables in their cars, after two…