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Culture of the rising son
LEARNING Japanese at school is not just about the language - it’s about the culture too according to Upwey South Primary School teacher Toshi...
Relay marks a milestone
By JESSE GRAHAM
HUNDREDS of walkers, runners and passionate fund-raisers will be making their way to Healesville’s Don Road Sporting Complex this weekend as the...
Boost for preschool garden
AN outdoor garden and art-based learning activities at the Gembrook Preschool Association will be funded by a $1200 grant.
The preschool is just one...
Campaign targets high-risk road
By MELISSA MEEHAN
DRIVERS take note - police will be out in full force over summer.
Police will be targeting Belgrave-Gembrook Road between Clematis and...
Campus shutdown leads to conviction
SWINBURNE University breached the Fair Work Act by failing to consult with staff and the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) over its decision last...
Nature study earns eco-boost
STUDENTS at Ferny Creek Primary School know all about their local ecosystems.
In recognition of the students' work auditing the school habitat, the school...
On the trail of riding strategy
By REBECCA BILLS
A NEW equestrian strategy for Cardinia shire could see a 235 kilometre horse trail network for recreational trail riding.
The proposed horse trail...
Secret party’s merry dance
By MELISSA MEEHAN
IT’S taken social media by storm, but police are still trying to make contact with the organisers of the Yarra Valley Secret...
Legal action dropped
FAST food chain McDonalds has agreed to drop legal action against the Tecoma 8.
Those against the controversial development have protested since 2011.
Last month,...
New sun bed law welcomed
By REBECCA BILLS
A MOUNT Evelyn spray tan operator has welcomed new legislation which bans sun beds.
Spray Tans by Sally owner Sally Robbins said women...
Police briefs
Arrest over 1984 kidnap
KNOX Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives have arrested a man following an historical abduction and sexual assault.
A...
In a tight spot
By MELISSA MEEHAN
CUSTOMERS, commuters and traders are fighting for parking spaces in Upwey as the area struggles to accommodate the growing number of cars...
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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...
