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Laura is an award-winning senior journalist for Victoria’s community titles. Since 2011 she has worked for several publications across Melbourne in reporter, editor, sub-editor and digital roles.

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Laura Armitage

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Outer East

‘It worries me he’s been taken for dog fighting’

A SHEARER is devastated after the theft of his beloved border collie from a show in Melbourne’s outer east.

Outer East

Yarra Valley residents including Jenny Barber, Leo and Bev Boxell, Ian Barber, Rick Houlihan, and Paul Bruton have formed the Yarra Waterways Group. The group is concerned by the State Government's implementation of the proposed re-afforestation along the Yarra River upstream of Woori Yallock to Millgrove, and Little Yarra and Britannia Creek from Launching Place upstream to past Gladysdale. Spokesperson Jenny Barber says the proposed revegetation of bushland corridors along the waterways are causing concern with farmers, market gardeners, and residents living along the waterway corridors. Picture: Steve Tanner

‘Some of these areas come right up to houses’

ANGRY Yarra Valley farmers say a State Government move to scrap grazing licences along the Yarra River will increase bushfire risks.

Outer East

Tree fell over Maroondah Highway in Healesville.

Huge clean-up in outer east

A MAJOR clean-up operation is underway across the Yarra Ranges after Sunday’s wild weather as work continues to restore power to thousands of homes.

North

) The Redspot results list Rosanna Rd intersections in Heidelberg as number two on the list of most congested/anger-inducing intersections in Victoria. Resolve Rosanna Road member Zoe Cassar

State-wide anger at “missing link”

HEIDELBERG’S most notorious intersections have been voted Victoria’s second worst traffic nightmare for drivers.

East

60-74 Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg, is historic Banyule homestead, up for auction in May. For Herald Sun real estate dream homes 02MAY15

Vows a new venture for old belle

WEDDING bells could be on the horizon for Banyule’s most historic home, which is tipped to become Melbourne’s next premier event venue.

East

n41wh202 The new Metro timetable will see more morning peak hour express trains bypass Laburnum Railway Station.

Winners are grinners in the north

THE duplication of the Hurstbridge line will start later this year after the State Government promised more than $140 million for the major project.

North

Parking angst in region revs up

WHILE Banyule Council considers selling a two-storey Ivanhoe carpark, it is buying up land in Greensborough to build another.

East

Rosanna Rd intersection with Banyule Rd is a real concern for mums and other pedestrians. Zoe Cassar with Marion 3, Adam 6. Mark Brljak with Samuel 6, Noah 8.

Red-light runners worrying parents

WORRIED parents want something done to fix a busy intersection in Melbourne’s north before someone is killed.

East

Bell St Mall traders and Heidelberg West residents are angry about the closure of the Commonwealth Bank branch in Heidelberg West. Hussein Haraco in foreground. Picture: Kylie Else

Community cries for CBA backdown

TRADERS and shoppers are concerned and disappointed that a major bank will close one of its local branches.

Leader

Actor Diarmid Heidenreich in Pizza Hut Restaurant TV commercial Heidenreich Advertising / Food / Pizzas / Restaurants

What ever happened to our Pizza Huts?

REMEMBER Dougie the Pizza Hut dude? He was the face of the chain’s family restaurants. One couple is on a mission to find out what became of those iconic buildings.

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