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Kids dump TV, videos
PLAYTIME is a winner for Monbulk Primary School. The school’s after care program has been nominated for a state award for getting kids away from…
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Homes lead the solar way- Martin and Renee of The Patch have joined a neighbourhood solar pane
By Tania MartinTHE Dandenongs are leading the way in reducing their economic footprint as yet another sun centre project gets the green light. More than…
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Town shaken
By Tania MartinMONBULK has been rocked by six deaths in just three months, two within one week. The town is struggling to come to terms…
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Town fights back
By Casey NeillTECOMA residents fear a $7 million supermarket would destroy their town’s history and character. More than 100 people flocked to the Burwood Highway…
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Dear Doc, this town just loves ya!
By Tania Martin William “Doc” Hardy is a living treasure, officially. The GP, known simply as Doc Hardy, has been anointed the first Mt Evelyn…
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Art is the thing …
A TRIVIA night with a difference and an international flavour will test residents on Saturday. The night is Emerald’s Gemco Players’ latest fundraiser for its…
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Branch out with trees for free
FREE trees are up for grabs in the Shire of Yarra Ranges Ribbons of Green program. Yarra Ranges residents with more than two hectares of…
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Mayor determined to continue campaign
By Kath GannawaySLEEPING rough in a park on a Saturday night is an unappealing proposition. But Yarra Ranges Mayor Tim Heenan had nevertheless hoped for…
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TOne view on loo: toilet
By Casey NeillA BELGRAVE man has kicked up a stink over plans for new public toilets, claiming the community doesn’t want them. Terry Clinton has…
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Field day was big hit
THE Wandin Silvan Field Days had plenty of grunt for everyone to enjoy. The two-day event roped in a record crowd of more than 4000…
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State study funds come too late to help shire planning
By Casey NeillSTATE Government funding for a Belgrave planning study has come too late. Monbulk MP James Merlino and Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato last Thursday…
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Family devastated
By Tania MartinGREG “Poss” Andrews will be remembered as a gentle giant with a big heart. A resident of Monbulk for most of his life,…