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All the moves
Yarra Heights Dance Academy students present an ’80s-style performance at The Palladium at Crown Casino, choreographed by teacher Jason Law. YARRA Heights Dance Academy (YHDA)…
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Guiding light- Alice Keogh, second from right, was joined by good friends Jan Peach, Sandy McElroy and Melanie Matthews in accepting her Australia Day honour. 76367
By Russell BennettMONTROSE stalwart Alice Keogh’s involvement with the Guides movement was acknowledged on Australia Day with a well-earned certificate of recognition. But it was…
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Observatory boldly goes
Members and friends of Mount Burnett Observatory gather for the grand opening. Picture courtesy of Robert Letizi. By Russell BennettAFTER eight years in darkness, Mount…
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Buddhist New Year
Simon Kearney prepares incense for visitors from two Vietnamese Buddhist Temples. 75991Picture: Donna Oates UPWEY will welcome visitors from two Vietnamese Buddhist Temples during Chinese…
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Enchanting playtime
By Casey NeillUPWEY South pre-schoolers now have an enchanted place to play. The Morris Road kinder unveiled an inspirational fairy garden late last year, turning…
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Pumped up to learn
By Russell BennettEMERALD’S old fire station has been transformed to become the new home of the local U3A. After a four year process, including delays…
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Diamond duo shine
By Russell BennettIn reality, the two are inseparable. On 28 January, they will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the day they were married in a…
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A passion for beauty- Mel and Jessica are proud to use only products free from parabens, petrochemicals, artificial colours and fragrance at Hush Cosmetics Beauty Studio. They specialise in make up, t
HUSH Cosmetics Beauty Studio general manager Jessica Callahan started her own beauty therapy business from home six years ago when her children were young. She…
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Taxi giant picks up hills cabbies
Emerald cabbie Barrie Hood can finally start to ease into retirement under a new arrangement with 13CABS. By Russell BennettTHE taxi services in the hills…
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Firies’ 50 years
By Russell BennettTHE MONBULK CFA auxiliary will celebrate 50 years of service to the brigade and local community on Sunday, 5 February. The once defunct…
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Sweat and tears
This surprise photo of herself was Julie Hoffmann’s wake-up call. By Casey NeillRight: Julie Hoffmann is determined to honour her niece’s memory by putting her…
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Beating the heat
STATE Health Minister David Davis has warned hills residents to expect Victoria’s summer heat to cause ongoing health concerns. Mr Davis said Victoria’s heat health…
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