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Police hot on the trail
EMERALD Police are fed up with young people who are ‘blatantly ignoring the law’ by riding unregistered motorbikes without a licence. Police are warning youths…
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Lucas spurs Hawks
By Gary Wragg NINE goals from second-gamer Shaun Lucas were instrumental in Monbulk’s huge win over a weakened Mount Evelyn in round 14 of the…
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Councillors say there’s no need for a pay rise
By Paul PickeringTWO foothills councillors say they are sceptical about calls to increase pay for members of local government. Last week, the Municipal Association of…
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Raiders through to grand finals
THE Knox Ford Raiders Big V Youth League Women have made it through to the grand final series for the third straight season after defeating…
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Road funding deal sealed
By Tania MartinGEMBROOK residents have won a 20-year battle to have their road upgraded following a $2 million Federal Government cash boost. La Trobe MP…
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Group digs in
A MONTROSE environmental group is calling for the Shire of Yarra Ranges to put a stop to the expansion of the town’s quarry. Montrose Environmental…
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Book wonders
STUDENTS at Mountain District Christian School enjoyed a fun filled introduction to Book Week. Characters from children’s books appeared in a spontaneous pantomime to excite…
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VCAT face-off
By Tania MartinCARDINIA shire councillor Ed Chatwin has vowed to make a personal stand against VCAT’s decision to approve a four-storey development in Emerald. Despite…
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Healer’s peace role
By Paul PickeringECCENTRIC Belgrave icon Des Burgen has been hailed as an Ambassador of Peace by the New York-based Universal Peace Federation (UPF). The lifelong…
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Handy summer tips
By Paul PickeringAS THE days get warmer and our gardens wake from a winter’s slumber, few people will need much convincing to drag themselves out…
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Jones emerges as supreme
By Dennis Fuller PETER Jones reigned supreme in excellent conditions at the Emerald Golf Club on Saturday. Jones (13), who whipped out his second 40…
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Schools pleased with scores
HILLS students have proven to be high achievers again this year with a number scoring 90 and above in their VCE results. Monbulk College principal…