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Too young – and a woman
TANIA Baxter’s been told she’s “too young and a woman” when revealing her plans to run for Cardinia Shire Council. But the 42-year-old Beaconsfield mother…
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All because of an urge to write
By CASEY NEILLCOCKATOO’S Isobel Blackthorn is keeping it short and sweet – her new book, that is. All Because of You is a collection of…
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Bronze just out of reach
By EMMA SUNFERNTREE Gully’s Carmen Marton narrowly missed out on a medal in Taekwondo at the Olympics. She made her way through to the semi-finals…
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Rough patch for crossing
By CASEY NEILLSELBY’S Paul Hoffman doesn’t remember being pulled from the English Channel after four hours of vomiting ended his attempt at the crossing –…
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A Fagin first
By EMMA SUNA FILM based on an Upwey author’s book will be showing at the Melbourne International Film Festival this Thursday. Judith Sackville-O’Donnell’s book ‘The…
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McHearing rolls on
By CASEY NEILLTECOMA’S anti-McDonald’s fighters are mourning the death of one of their troops, but have welcomed an extension to the VCAT hearing into the…
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Clinic to kick off soccer campaign
By EMMA SUNA SOCCER clinic for children with disabilities in Mount Evelyn might be the start of a special league across the south-east. The Monbulk…
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Switch on!
MOUNT Evelyn residents have again expressed their concerns on the Wray Crescent pedestrian lights and are urging Yarra Ranges Council to get them turn on.…
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Mum’s walk a family tribute
By EMMA SUNA MOUNT Evelyn resident is encouraging others to participate in the Relay for Life and raise money for cancer in November. Jo Lakeland,…
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Vision squared
By EMMA SUNA PLAN for a town square will change the face of Mount Evelyn for the better, according to resident Daniel Meadth. And he…
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Tree life cut short
By CASEY NEILLDREW Wells died twice on 9 August last year. He often wishes doctors had left him that way. “I don’t know why I’m…
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Taste of village life a real eye-opener
By CASEY NEILLA TRIP to Thailand was a life-changing experience for Upwey High School students, parents and staff. A delegation from the school recently travelled…