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Calves stolen from Gembrook farm
Brazen thieves have stolen seven calves out of a paddock in Gembrook in the early hours of Wednesday 5 May. Emerald Police said that the…
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Remembering our firefighting heroes
With International Firefighters Day falling on 4 May, the CFA honoured all its fallen members and thanked all volunteer firefighters for their heroic efforts. International…
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Preps learn local Anzac history
Prep students from Lilydale’s Edinburgh College were treated to a guided tour of Emerald’s Anzac Walk last week, in an effort to increase awareness around…
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Veteran celebrates 200 donations
An Vietnam veteran is celebrating his 200th blood and plasma donation, having rolled up his sleeves to help save lives since 1978. Daryl Bristowe, an…
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Schoolyard blues could be heard in court
Victorian schools may soon have the power to ban aggressive and violent parents from entering school grounds, with new laws being considered in parliament. Minister…
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Kangaroo fight
An outpouring of care and concern by community members over the fate of a mob of kangaroos temporarily halted a planned roo cull at a…
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Lilydale structure-fires spike as homeless seek warmth
Lilydale CFA members responded to calls of a structure fire next door to their station in the early hours of Monday morning. Captain Steve Kelso…
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Hidden bar not ready to call last drinks
Walking along the platforms at Lilydale Station, most train-goers would never even think that behind one of the historical blue doors lies a fair dinkum,…
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New purpose for old uniforms
Monbulk College’s student representative body, Monbulk Student Voice (MSV), recently hosted a free-dress day to raise money to send old Monbulk College uniforms overseas to…
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Riders rally for Cockatoo MTB trails
Numerous Hills locals have formed a committee pushing for the establishment of a set of mountain bike trails in Cockatoo. The newly formalised Cockatoo Mountain…
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Chirnside joyride ends in front yard
A man had to be cut from his crushed vehicle after losing control in Chirnside Park on Wednesday night. The vehicle is alleged to have…
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A man’s last wish honoured
It might have been wishful thinking when Bill Morris, 96, told his nurse he wanted to attend one last Anzac Day march but little did…
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