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A mini united nations
By KATH GANNAWAY A TOTAL of 118 Yarra Ranges residents became Australian citizens in a colourful and moving citizenship ceremony at Burrinja in Upwey on…
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Volunteers go above and beyond
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM SCHOOL students and long-term volunteers were among those celebrated at the inaugural La Trobe Community Awards held on 18 October. The awards…
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Taylor back to base
By RUSSELL BENNETT PENNY Taylor’s basketball career has come full circle, with the Australian Opals captain returning to where it all began – the Dandenong…
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Delivering the Goodies
By RUSSELL BENNETT FORMER Gembrook Cockatoo Football Club stalwart Steve Goodie is moving on with the next chapter of his footballing life – as the…
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Walking warrior
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM IT WAS a proud moment for Mount Evelyn’s Iain Townsley when he donned full uniform, played his bagpipes and marched with a…
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Red-line policy change
By ANEEKA SIMONIS AND MELISSA MEEHAN UNDER 18s have been banned from entering a Cockatoo store without adult supervision. But shoppers are assured the restrictions…
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Reserve’s fire ready: council
WITH the bushfire season on the horizon, Emerald is abuzz with talk of whether Worrell Reserve will be ready. But the Cardinia Council has confirmed…
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Food basis for health
THE anti-McDonald’s campaign gained headlines all over the world in Tecoma, but something good has also come out of their fight. Highlighting healthy eating has…
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Birthday bash for lounge
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE Sooki Lounge is turning one and will throw a party this weekend to celebrate the occasion. It’s been a memorable year…
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Rap battle goes viral
By JODIE SYMONDS B-HIZZLE students rapped about education, turning them into internet sensations. Students and teachers from Belgrave Heights Christian School filmed a set-up rap…
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Sunshine brings personal bests
WARM weather and a holiday vibe greeted athletes to week five of the Yarra Ranges Athletics summer season. Athletes made the most of the calm…
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Bears on the climb
By Steve Brown FTGDCA Round 4 THE Basin Bears have climbed to the top of the ladder, winning their round four Reeves Shield match against…