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Soccer scores
By Tania MartinMOUNT Evelyn’s rising soccer stars will soon no longer be ‘embarrassed’ by their home ground following a Federal Government cash splash. The ground…
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Twisty’s hot to trot- Bound for overseas … Kalorama CFA’s Tristan Sarrell is off to Canada to
By Tania MartinTRISTAN ‘Twisty’ Sarrell is trailing a blaze across the globe. The 25-year-old Kalorama CFA volunteer will spend the next six months fighting fires…
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Snap into the drought zone- Networking has helped Susan Gordon-Brown chronicle disaster and ma
By Mara Pattison-SowdenMENZIES Creek photographer Susan Gordon-Brown decided to head straight through the fields when it came to documenting Australia’s worst drought. In a project…
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Strain wilts gardens
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTHE National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda could become non-existent if it is not recognised for its horticultural value. The gardens get limited maintenance…
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Weed cash wanted
By Casey NeillYARRA Ranges Council has demanded the State Government hand over $1 million promised for the hills weed war last July. Lyster Ward councillor…
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Phone tower redial
By Casey NeillTELSTRA is considering a VCAT appeal after Yarra Ranges Council knocked back plans for a new phone tower in Silvan. The shire received…
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Brazen attack
By Melissa MeehanILLEGAL deer hunters stand accused of dumping a headless and skinned mother deer and fawn at the entrance to Kurth Kiln Regional Park.…
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Stay close for fitness
MONBULK Aquatic Centre is committed to the community. Centre manager Helen Hostettler said the pool had been a fixture of the town for about 40…
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Budget blow to the environment
By Casey NeillTHE Federal Budget dealt a further blow to the environment, according to the Upper Yarra and Dandenongs Environment Council. But a spokesman for…
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Homes set for rates hit
By Melissa MeehanRESIDENTS are set for another large rate rise to cover Cardinia Shire Council’s ongoing spending spree. The 2010-11 draft budget, now available for…
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Desert cycle
By Casey NeillBELGRAVE Heights woman Glenda Wise is on her bike to raise cash for kids. Ms Wise will pedal solo across the Nullarbor to…
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New teacher is
By Mara Pattison-SowdenANNETTE Day loves kindergarten, and not just because she gets to play all day. The new teacher had careers in tourism, accounting and…
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