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The next big thing
By Casey NeillSILVAN Primary School principal Trevor Smithson has watched his small school thrive. The 58-year-old has seen two major upgrades in his 17 years…
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Mural anger
By Tania MartinMT EVELYN residents are calling for a mural, they believe has drugs references, to be removed. Shire of Yarra Ranges councillors Tim Heenan…
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Singing against supermarket
By Tania MartinHILLS musicians will take centre stage later this month to help raise cash and awareness for the Tecoma Action Group’s bid to stop…
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Pool access award splash- Jan Sharp helped pave the way for people with disabilities to get a
By Casey NeillFERNTREE Gully’s Jan Sharp has worked for more than 30 years helping people less fortunate than herself. And the 71-year-old swimming teacher has…
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Tree slash plan slammed
By Tania MartinHILLS environmentalists have hit out at the State Government for rushing planning changes through Parliament that could ruin the bush. Changes to the…
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Foot problems nailed down
BEACONSFIELD Podiatry offers a vital service for people with foot and leg problems or sports injuries. Founder and foot doctor Steven Hainsworth has more than…
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Battling with the pain
By Tania MartinWAYNE Hall is living proof that anything is possible. The 49-year-old Upwey artist has survived a hit-and-run accident and overcome a battle with…
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Recovery review call
By Tania MartinAN EMERALD doctor is calling for cash to help set up a study to assess bush fire disaster recovery plans across the state.…
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Through their eyes
MARELENE Frances has once again transformed her passion for the Dandenongs onto canvas. The foothills artist has been named the Artist of the Month at…
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Scott’s Idol wait
MT Evelyn’s Scott Newnham has a nervous wait this week as the Australian public votes for his future. The Australian Idol contestant last night received…
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UK appeal for relative
By Casey NeillAN ENGLISH woman is looking to Ferntree Gully for help to make a long-distance family reunion come true. Margaret Thompson is trying to…
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Rhythm of Africa
By Tania MartinSELBY Primary School students recently got a taste of African culture. They were enthralled last month with a visit from the West African…