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By Tania Martin EMERALD’S palliative care unit has been given a last-minute reprieve to stay open following months of campaigning for Federal Government support. As…

Upper Ferntree Gully Preschoolers, parents and Safety House mascot Ima took to the streets last Friday. 31269 By Casey NeillUPPER Ferntree Gully Preschoolers last week…

Right: A large number of community groups received grants from the Upwey and District Community Bank last year. IN MARCH 1998, the Commonwealth Bank closed…

Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato, Treasurer John Lenders and Monbulk MP James Merlino last week discussed the state budget at a breakfast meeting. 30614 By Tania…

FERNTREE Gully MP Nick Wakeling has slammed the State Government for ‘snubbing’ his electorate in its 2009-10 budget. Mr Wakeling had called on the State…

By Casey NeillHILLS groups have welcomed State Government Budget pledges to improve disability and dental services and combat homelessness. The government announced $104.8 million for…

Emerald’s Luke McKenna contested the ruck against Yarra Junction’s Nathan Fall.By Bill Kuys IT WAS crunch time for Emerald on Saturday, needing a win to…

By Casey NeillTHREE Boronia and Belgrave principals have welcomed $6 million in grants as a win for their communities. St Joseph’s and Boronia West primary…

By Casey NeillRATEPAYERS owe local councils more than $10 million in overdue rates. Shire of Yarra Ranges corporate services director Rebecca McKenzie said the council…

By Casey NeillTHE State Government’s record $1.9 billion police budget has drawn criticism from the hills and outer east. The cash boost includes $48.3 million…

By Tania MartinThe submission also outlined the need for better passenger accessibility, extended times to enable residents to access education and employment opportunities and increased…

A COUNCILLOR last week accused Cardinia Shire of ignoring the hills in its 2009-10 draft budget. Ranges Ward councillor Ed Chatwin said little more than…