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Pathways of history
By CASEY NEILLBELGRAVE’S rich history is now clearly signposted for visitors and locals alike to enjoy. Belgrave Region Action Group (BRAG) officially launched its self-guided…
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Right on track
By EMMA SUNYARRA Ranges youngsters will be running like the wind with the Yarra Ranges Athletics group training for the first time on Mount Evelyn’s…
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Auction gets in for its chop
By EMMA SUNTHE Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club’s biggest fund-raiser for the year has raised a whopping $22,000. The club more than doubled its auction…
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CFA train in response
By EMMA SUNFIREFIGHTERS from around the hills took part in a training exercise at the Silvan Water Treatment Plant recently. The CFA members and representatives…
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Cold case hunt
By CASEY NEILLPOLICE are appealing for new information into Cuckoo Restaurant co-owner Willi Koeppen’s disappearance 36 years ago. They re-opened his missing persons case last…
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Escaped home blaze
By EMMA SUNA MOUNT Evelyn man escaped unharmed after his house was engulfed in flames last Tuesday night. Firefighters were called to the Rangeview Road…
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Students declare war on plastic bags
By RUSSELL BENNETTEMERALD Primary School students want to know which will be the first five businesses in their town to go plastic bag-free. Grade 5…
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Our elusive platypus
By CASEY NEILLPLATYPUS trackers have made an exciting find in Monbulk Creek. Melbourne Water contracted Cesar Consulting to complete a live-capture survey for platypus, and…
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Call for end to fin hunts
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDENYARRA Ranges’ Young Environmental Achiever of the Year has had the backing of the council in his aim to make the Yarra Ranges…
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Country kids water winners
By EMMA SUNMOUNT Evelyn Primary School has beaten three city councils to win the water efficiency category of the Sustainable Cities Awards. The school, which…
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Home fight
THE owners of three Emerald houses that are set to be demolished under plans for a pool and skate park have vowed to stay put.…
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Bring out your treasures
By EMMA SUNTHE Mount Evelyn CFA is gearing up for its biggest fund-raiser of the year and is encouraging residents to “drag their treasures out”…
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