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Police hook anglers- Melbourne Water’s Nick Stuart and Monbulk Sergeant Mark Knight monitor Silvan...
By Casey NeillMONBULK police are reeling in illegal fishermen at Silvan Reservoir to protect drinking water from contamination.
Sergeant Mark Knight warned anglers to stay...
Second in command
Monbulk MP James Merlino's Labor Party colleagues last week appointed him as the party's Victorian deputy leader.By Casey NeillMONBULK MP James Merlino says his...
Green honour
By Russell Bennett
MACCLESFIELD woman Irene Pearey's work on rabbit control, ragwort eradication and protecting the helmeted honeyeater population has earned her the prized 2012...
Salt of the earth
Andrew and Linda Fullagar celebrate his Citizen of the Year award with supporters, left to right, Peter Van Santen, Val Hoyle, Richard Homershan, David...
Bushfire apathy
By Russell BennettBILLANOOK Ward councillor Tim Heenan fears poor bushfire awareness could put another Black Saturday event on the cards for hills residents.
Cr Heenan...
Greenaway is in way of award- Menzies Creek resident David Greenaway was awarded for...
By Danielle GalvinEMERALD stalwart and community champion David Greenaway said volunteering puts a smile on his dial as he accepted the Cardinia Shire Council's...
Leader is a guiding light- Margaret Brooks receives her Asia Pacific Award for 40...
By Casey NeillMARGARET Brooks can't imagine her life without Guides.
She's now dedicated more than 40 years to the movement and can't speak highly enough...
Good delivery
Vanessa Watkins has been awarded for her dedication. 74248 By Casey NeillANGLISS Hospital midwife Vanessa Watkins has received a top award for a new...
Service honour for fallen soldier
FORMER Ferntree Gully man and fallen digger Sergeant Brett Wood was recognised for his service in this year's Australia Day Honours List.
Sgt Wood was...
Mum fumes at taxi failure
The 13CABS takeover of Emerald Taxis has not all been smooth sailing so far.By Russell BennettAN EMERALD teen and his friends were forced to...
Kudos for top nine
By Casey NeillNINE Yarra Ranges residents and a community group last Thursday received a well-earned Australia Day thank you for their contributions to the...
Relay team rapt with result- The 2011 Relay for Life committee, back row from...
By Kath GannawayTHE young committee that organised the 2011 Yarra Ranges Relay for Life is celebrating following the announcement that the event raised $106,267.05.
The...
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Peter McIlwain elected Councillor for Lyster Ward
Peter McIlwain has been elected as the new Councillor for Lyster Ward, winning the recent council election against Mick Spruhan and Divesh Sareen.
In a...
