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Objectors risk appeal
By Casey NeillThe Department of Human Services last December applied to use the home at 20 Augusta Road for family violence victims and perpetrators. Knox…
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SIDS and Kids
Paul Bennett is urging people to support SIDS and Kids this Red Nose Day, Friday 26 June, after the foundation helped him cope with his…
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The talk of Tecoma
By Tania MartinA FAMOUS painting of a naked lady will be the talk of Tecoma this month, as one of the hills’ historic refurbished homesteads…
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Cop is out of the blue
By Bridget CookMORE than 25 years of service to the Monbulk Police Station was celebrated and commended at Steve Price’s retirement party on 20 May.…
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Couple’s grief for babies
By Tania MartinJO HALL never expected supporting Red Nose Day would one day help her in hour of need, but it has. The Avonsleigh woman…
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Indian attack
BORONIA last weekend became home to the latest in a string of attacks on Indian students around Australia. A 19-year-old Indian man living in Boronia…
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Re-think is rejected
By Casey NeillKNOX Council CEO Graeme Emonson has rejected calls from councillor Peter Cole to rethink the Eastern Recreation Precinct’s funding and features. Last week…
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Pokies win for clubs and pubs
By Casey NeillAN OUTCRY from Monbulk Bowling Club and its counterparts last week forced the State Government to amend its gaming machine legislation. The government…
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Lights out for crossing
By Casey NeillBAIRD Ward councillor Peter Cole is still hopeful traffic signals will soon be a reality at Tormore and Boronia roads, despite VicRoads again…
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CFA stalwart
By Casey NeillThe 52-year-old was “very humbled” to learn he would receive an Australian Fire Service Medal. “It came right out of left field,” he…
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Pokies winners
By Casey NeillFERNTREE Gully Bowling club has welcomed changes to new State Government gaming laws, but slammed the licensing process as a “money grab”. The…
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All that is jazz
MONBULK’S John Williams is bringing jazz back to the hills. He is hoping to set up a regular jam session at the Dandenong Ranges Music…