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Patch up cash may save pool

By Kath GannawayAN INJECTION of money for outdoor community pools has given the Seville Township Pool Committee (STPC) new hope of saving its pool. James...

Union steps into row

By Ed MerrisonA WORKERS union representing Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) employees has lodged a dispute against the library board for inadequate staff consultation ahead...

Seniors get grant boost

WARBURTON Community Bank announced the recipients of its latest round of community grants at a ceremony at the Warburton Senior Citizens last week. Eleven Upper...

Meeting of cultures

By Kath GannawayThe Meeting Place, next to the Oonah Learning Centre, was officially opened on 20 February in the lead-up to the Queen’s Baton...

Virtual reality

By Kath GannawayHODDLES Creek residents and businesses waiting on connection to ADSL broadband have found themselves left in the middle of a funding row...

Log on to chopping

THE biggest woodchop in the Yarra Valley is again being held at the Victorian Timber Festival and this year, for the first time, a...

Have a say on ‘lemon laws’

MEMBERS of the public can join motor industry stakeholders in having a say on proposed new “lemon laws”. Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson invited submissions...

Lining up for election

By Dion TeasdaleCANDIDATES for the State election next week have brushed off the impact ballot paper positions will have on the outcome of the...

Final pitch for votes

Evelyn WILLIAMSON, Roger - Family First FAMILY First represents commonsense, mainstreamvalues and ordinary Victorian families. As your local Family First candidate for Evelyn, my top priorities are...

MP’s bloody good win

By Kath GannawayMcEWEN MP and Minister for Tourism Fran Bailey won a bloody battle in the United Kingdom last week after convincing British advertising...

Students shop for healthy produce

By Dion Teasdale HEALTHY eating, fresh produce and learning about shopping locally are all part of the curriculum at St Brigid’s Parish School in Healesville. The...

Three the lucky number

THERE was much jubilation at Monbulk Bowling Club last Saturday night, with all three sides having a win. The Second and Third sides each finishing...

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Yarra Ranges, Maroondah councils receive grants to support diverse kindergarteners

The Victorian Government is supporting more children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access and attend kindergarten. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced...