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Pro-Maccas poison pen letters
By JESSE GRAHAM
A BELGRAVE resident has received a series of threatening letters after becoming involved in the debate regarding McDonalds in Tecoma.
Alan Coutinho-Hogan, who...
Boys’ close shave
By JESSE GRAHAM
A COMMUNITY-involved man has shaved his head with his son as part of the World’s Greatest Shave and is raising money as...
Basket masters drop in
CHILDREN at Monbulk Primary School’s after school care received a special surprise recently when they were visited by a couple of local basketball superstars.
The...
Don’t park here
FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents living in dead-end streets to avoid parking on the road - an action they say may just save lives.
Upwey Fire...
See if you can help
FIREFIGHTERS from across the Dandenong Ranges will be shaking tins to collect donations for the Good Friday Appeal this Friday.
Residents in Upwey, Selby, Belgrave...
Mum praises midwife moves
A MONTROSE mother has praised the Angliss Hospital on its new midwifery service which will allow women to have one midwife through the duration...
Anonymous driving cash comes around the corner
A COMMUNITY group that helps provide essential education in driving safety to young people has received a boost out of the blue from an...
Vision has survived through the years
A SCHOOL with deep ties to the community marked its 40th anniversary last weekend, celebrating progress and a firm vision that survived four decades.
Mount...
Electrical faults blamed for razing houses
TWO houses in the hills were burnt to the ground in devastating fires last week.
Firefighters from Kallista, Monbulk, Sassafras and The Patch were first...
Rattle on a roll
MONTROSE firefighters will be doing their bit this good Friday as they rattle tins for the Good Friday Appeal.
Motorists and pedestrians who pass by...
Hot spot for festival
WANDIN’s Herb and Chilli Fest had all the spice and zing to send most chilli eaters running for water.
From hot chilli chocolate, to chilli...
Shining light a real page-turner
WHAT makes a good librarian?
For Jeanette Birtles, a strong community spirit, a friendly demeanour and creativity all help to make her local library a...
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a...
