MORE than two-thirds of horse-riding tracks at Dandenong Ranges National Park have been closed and riders are fighting to have them reinstated. » more
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Monbulk mourns Alex Webb

OVER 300 mourners attended an emotional service to farewell Monbulk's Alex Webb, who died in a tragic BMX accident. » more
Heaps go up in Belgrave and Upwey minus the OK
ILLEGAL building is rife in the hills, with Belgrave and Upwey the worst suburbs in Melbourne for offenders. » more
Long-wait Upwey-Tecoma footy club to top off its year
AFTER 50 years with no makeover, the Upwey-Tecoma football clubrooms' roof is getting a much-needed revamp. » more
- Monbulk College grieves loss of mate
- Shock death of a former Mater Christi College star
- Monbulk tragedy ends soccer dream
- On trail to hills campaign
- Name top Yarra Ranges senior
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Local Sport
Sherbrooke too hot for rivals
THE Sherbrooke Suns kept their Big V Division 1 men's winning streak going with a 99-84 win over Geelong on Saturday night. » more

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Real Estate
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Smiths Gully artist sees light as magic
WATERCOLOURIST David Taylor says any scene can be rendered remarkable by the right light. » more
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Strange Tales
The Knox name rocks into stardom
KNOX made world headlines this week after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named one of their twins Knox Leon. » more

Langwarrin sign language
THE mystery road signs around Frankston we revealed sparked a global reaction. Read what people around the world thought about the witty installations. » more









