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Observatory boldly goes
Members and friends of Mount Burnett Observatory gather for the grand opening. Picture courtesy of Robert Letizi. By Russell BennettAFTER eight years in darkness, Mount…
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Buddhist New Year
Simon Kearney prepares incense for visitors from two Vietnamese Buddhist Temples. 75991Picture: Donna Oates UPWEY will welcome visitors from two Vietnamese Buddhist Temples during Chinese…
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Enchanting playtime
By Casey NeillUPWEY South pre-schoolers now have an enchanted place to play. The Morris Road kinder unveiled an inspirational fairy garden late last year, turning…
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Pumped up to learn
By Russell BennettEMERALD’S old fire station has been transformed to become the new home of the local U3A. After a four year process, including delays…
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Diamond duo shine
By Russell BennettIn reality, the two are inseparable. On 28 January, they will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the day they were married in a…
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A passion for beauty- Mel and Jessica are proud to use only products free from parabens, petrochemicals, artificial colours and fragrance at Hush Cosmetics Beauty Studio. They specialise in make up, t
HUSH Cosmetics Beauty Studio general manager Jessica Callahan started her own beauty therapy business from home six years ago when her children were young. She…
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Taxi giant picks up hills cabbies
Emerald cabbie Barrie Hood can finally start to ease into retirement under a new arrangement with 13CABS. By Russell BennettTHE taxi services in the hills…
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Firies’ 50 years
By Russell BennettTHE MONBULK CFA auxiliary will celebrate 50 years of service to the brigade and local community on Sunday, 5 February. The once defunct…
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Sweat and tears
This surprise photo of herself was Julie Hoffmann’s wake-up call. By Casey NeillRight: Julie Hoffmann is determined to honour her niece’s memory by putting her…
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Beating the heat
STATE Health Minister David Davis has warned hills residents to expect Victoria’s summer heat to cause ongoing health concerns. Mr Davis said Victoria’s heat health…
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Fire period kicks off
YARRA Ranges shire’s fire danger period officially began yesterday (Monday 23 January) with open-air burning now prohibited without a permit. New mayor Graham Warren said…
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Get sassy with Sassi
DANCERS can step out in sassy style for fun, fitness or study at Sassi Dance in Lilydale. If not the spicy salsa or passionate tango,…
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