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Be more liberal with cops: locals
By Tania MartinEMERALD residents hope a Liberal Government promise to boost police numbers would translate into more cops on the beat locally. Resident Nadia Wildes…
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Vandals wreck school
By Tania MartinMOUNT Evelyn Primary School has been left with a damage bill of more than $15,000 after vandals went on a rampage. Police were…
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Route to bus boost
By Tania MartinHILLS commuters will soon benefit from a $1.8 million long-awaited bus improvement plan. The State Government last week announced the public transport boost…
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Raiders make their marks
A MOUNT Evelyn man has chased a vandal through the streets following a daring daytime graffiti attack. The Borang Avenue resident, who asked not to…
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Tourists defy claims
By Tania MartinVISITORS are returning to the Dandenong Ranges in droves, despite negative reports claiming tourism is taking a dive. This comes after Shadow Tourism…
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Mountain of a man
MOUNT Evelyn has been left reeling following the sudden death of one of its gentle giants. Bernie Doolan, 67, has been remembered as a man…
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Services honour effort
By Tania MartinIT’S time again for hills’ residents to pause on Sunday 25 April, Anzac Day, for those who lost their lives in WWI and…
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Festival PAVE’s the way for fun
By Tania MartinEMERALD came alive last week to the sound of music as its annual arts festival proved popular with the crowds. The Performing And…
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Nation’s pride
By Casey NeillA KALLISTA photographer is lending a hand to grieving families and babies struggling for life. Stephen Eleveld will volunteer his time and skills…
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Rail trail fright
By Tania MartinA MOUNT Evelyn woman is too scared to use the Lilydale to Warburton Trail, fearing rogue bicycle riders are making it too dangerous.…
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Refuse dump increase gets set to hit rates
By Tania MartinHILLS residents could feel an extra pinch in their rates bills this year following a 233 per cent increase in council landfill levies.…
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Players set to shake it- GEMCO Players Tim O’Leary and Kate McManus put the final touch on the
By Tania MartinA NIGHT out on the town with a twist will definitely be on offer at Emerald’s The Gem theatre this month. GEMCO Players…