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In the swim
By Paul PickeringMONBULK Aquatic Centre will celebrate National Families Week this Saturday, 19 May, with a range of fun activities for kids and parents alike.…
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Few surprises in decision
By Melissa DonchiTHE council’s decision to refuse recommendation for a proposed Safeway supermarket in Mt Evelyn was expected from both parties last week. But while…
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Store shelved
By Melissa DonchiTHE developer who wants to build a Safeway supermarket in Mt Evelyn says he has not decided whether to appeal against the council’s…
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Win for
By Paul Pickering FERNTREE Gully’s Dr Helen Cox has won Victoria’s top medical award for her research into Uzbekistan’s devastating tuberculosis epidemic. Dr Cox, 39,…
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Budget blow to railways
By Paul PickeringTHE Federal Government’s failure to allocate budgetary funds to public transport projects is a missed opportunity says Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) chairman Mick…
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A safer way to walk
THE Shire of Yarra last week announced a $150,000 footpath construction for Mt Evelyn. Residents will soon be able to walk safely along Swansea Road…
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Selimovic a true winner
By Dennis FullerEDIN Selimovic (5) became the new club champion of Emerald Golf Club on Saturday. With a five-stroke lead going into the last round,…
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MP rates rebuke
By Tania MartinEVELYN MP Christine Fyffe has denied waging a personal war against the Shire of Yarra Ranges despite questioning a recent rate rise and…
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Smiles for birthday PM
By Ed MerrisonUPWEY-BELGRAVE RSL was bursting at the seams with media, politicians and community groups last week as Prime Minister John Howard chose to spend…
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Cotton on to Egypt
Egyptian cotton is widely recognised as the finest in the world said Raithe Handiman, co-owner of Blessed Earth in Selby. “This reputation has been reinforced…
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Feeding problems
By Ed MerrisonRESIDENTS are being asked to help tackle bored cockatoos who are spending their leisure time chewing chunks out of window frames. Tecoma resident…
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Chasing a career dream
– Ed MerrisonIT’S A LONG way to Long Island, but Garth Nevin’s passion is taking him from the outer east to East Coast USA. Garth,…