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Little fish, big fight
By Tania MartinAN EMERALD fish and chip shop owner has lashed out at supermarket giant Woolworths. This comes as Woolworths told the Mail last week…
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Art hits the big time
By Casey NeillThe best artwork from 2009’s Year 11 students is now on show at Burrinja. The sixth annual Vivid Visions showcase features work from…
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Signs of the times
By Casey NeillDANDENONGS tourism operators have welcomed changes to roadside bushfire warnings, which they say hampered trade during summer. Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato last week…
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VCATmove
By Tania MartinA MOUNT Evelyn family faces a VCAT battle in a bid to sell off part of their property. Yarra Ranges Council last week…
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Wasp plague stings
By Tania MartinTHE Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association has called for the Yarra Ranges Council to introduce a preferred pest controller system to…
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Egged on for Easter
BELGRAVE Traders Association will bring a special visitor bearing sweet treats to the town. The Easter Bunny himself, pictured with Nicky from Chocolate Sensation and…
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Give pets’ treats a wide miss
PET owners need to keep an eye on their pooches this Easter, or risk a medical emergency. Chocolate is a toxin that can cause dogs…
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Kids taste GP
PHILLIP Island Grand Prix circuit has a range of activities to keep kids of all ages – even the young at heart – busy for…
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Hobby in train
FINDING good train sets, model locomotives and model railway accessories in a department store can quickly frustrate collectors and enthusiasts. “Trains and model trains are…
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Car cash to go bush
By Tania MartinSELBY teenager, Salome Bricker is getting ready to trade in her comfortable bed for a night in the bush. The Mater Christi College…
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The pain of waiting
By Casey NeillEMERALD residents faced the longest wait for an ambulance in the state, figures last week revealed. Response times in the area averaged 17.4…
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Eye on crime costs traders $50,000
By Tania MartinEMERALD traders could face a hefty $50,000 bill to keep an eye on crime. This follows calls for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras…