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Emerald shines
IN the first game of the season, the under 16 players came out to show Monbulk what they were made of and Monbulk were in…
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Council defends speeding limit
By Ed Merrison KNOX City Council has defended traffic-safety devices amid claims that speeding motorists are endangering lives in Ferntree Gully. Ferntree Gully Liberal candidate…
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Small business owners unite to stop break-ins
SEVERAL break-ins in Boronia have prompted small business owners to join together for a safer environment. Shops one to 12 at 159 Boronia Road recently…
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Evergreen fun
FOR Evergreen on Olinda is well worth a visit for gardening enthusiasts. This delightful nursery stocks a large range of weeping ornamentals, evergreen magnolias, camellias,…
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All on board for gem of an event
THE unique nature of Gembrook Market has resulted in the monthly event becoming a major attraction in the area, according to its organisers. Stallholders from…
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Mums’ warning
By Tania MartinA GROUP of mothers who fear for their children’s safety have called for something to be done about motorists speeding through a school…
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Almost happy with budget
By Ed MerrisonTHE Knox Ratepayers Association (KRA) has criticised what it calls the spend, spend, spend mentality of council officers, despite welcoming the lower than…
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Big event for portrait
By Ed MerrisonORIGINALLY conceived as a means of brightening up her business management classroom at Mount Evelyn Christian School, Julia Kondylis’s portrait of former classmate…
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Rain man’s fine day
GEMBROOK’S ‘Rain Man’ Genseric (Bill) Parker has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Mr Parker, recognised recently as Victoria’s longest-serving…
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Name park
THE Belgrave community is to be given a chance to name the township’s newest landmark and win a shopping spree in the process. The Belgrave…
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Struck down
By Tania MartinA KALLISTA girl who suffered a stroke has benefited from a $2 million State Government boost for rehabilitation services at Monash Medical Centre.…
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Police petrol warning
POLICE are warning motorist to watch their fuel consumption after petrol was siphoned from several cars in Emerald last week. Constable Jenni McKenna from Emerald…