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Clinic push to turn around doctor shortage
By DANIELLE GALVIN
AN ACUTE shortage of doctors in the hills will become critical in the coming years unless plans to extend the Emerald Medical...
Brigade fires up
By REBECCA BILLS
MOUNT Evelyn CFA members are dusting off old historic photographs of the brigade in preparation to celebrate 75 years in the town.
First...
Bob’s pumped up forever
By JESSE GRAHAM
A CFA stalwart has been rewarded for six decades with his brigade, having a pumper named in his honour, and receiving a...
The big blow
By REBECCA BILLS
THE Hills were thrashed with wild winds over the week, leaving many residents without power for days.
Emergency service crews were out in...
Tick for dog breeding
By JESSE GRAHAM
A MACCLESFIELD man has won the right to use his property as a dog breeding facility, after heated debate filled the council...
Set to make firefighting Mark
By BESS ZEWDIE
COCKATOO resident Clint Mark is one of 21 new career firefighters stationed at the Morwell Fire Brigade this month.
The 33-year-old former...
Broad church for homes
By REBECCA BILLS
IT’S a new stage for the Lilydale Uniting Church and Melba Support Services.
Last Monday, settlement was reached and the keys handed over...
Students’ life-giving lessons
By BRODIE WEST
LAST month, Year 11 students from Mountain District Christian School in Monbulk went along to donate blood at the Ringwood Blood Donor’s...
Top schol for Garrett
By JESSE GRAHAM
A FERNTREE Gully university student will be setting off for Tokyo next year, after winning a prestigious scholarship from the Federal Government.
Richard...
Swag of fire medals
THE tireless volunteers of the Gembrook Fire Brigade received some well-earned recognition at their presentation night at Forest Edge restaurant recently.
Awards were presented to...
Space for praise
By REBECCA BILLS
THE community of Olinda will soon have a completed Olinda Reserve Community Facility.
Last Friday, Eastern Victoria Region MP Edward O’Donohue joined Liberal...
Report raises hopes
By JESSE GRAHAM
OLINDA Pool supporters believe there is a good chance that it will be saved, but say the fate of their beloved community...
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
Decorate.
Yes it's an obvious...
