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Councillor pulls out of election rac.. BANYULE councillor Steven Briffa has declared he wont be standing again at the October municipal elections. After eight years of serving on the council, and two years as deputy mayor, Cr Briffa will step down from Hawdon ward next month, citing... Page 8

Amendment not approved LAST week, the Diamond Valley Leader reported in its page 5 story "Councillors criticise survey" that the council had approved Amendment C101. This is incorrect. The council has requested that the Planning Minister appoint a planning panel to hear... Page 5

Walking tall for sons Following rehabilitation sessions, Mr Mitropoulos was finally able to walk again. His son, Jonah, watched in admiration from the sidelines and nominated his hero for the Eltham Leisure Centre Community Father of the Year Award. The 12-year-old wrote... Page 1

Pool death inquest THE death of a man who drowned at WaterMarc leisure centre could have been prevented, a coroner has found. International student Paul Rayudu and partner Virajithi Kelangi went to the Flintoff St complex on a 30C day in February 2014. But six days... Page 1

Warm welcome to Eltham THE Welcome to Eltham group is taking donations of household goods for refugees who will be housed at an Eltham retirement village. Buoyed by the response, the group is accepting more items. Page 1

Refugee plan riles RETIREMENT village residents fear being victimised if they speak out against plans allowing Syrian and Iraqi refugees to lease units in the same centre they call home. St Vincents Health Australia has submitted a planning scheme amendment request to... Page 1

A HELPING HAND FOR SPORT STARS WHEN the Olympic Games begin this weekend, the eyes of the world will turn to the four-yearly festival of sport and athletic achievement on show in Rio. The thousands of athletes in Rio are at the pinnacle of their sports and all of them dream of... Page 6

Dads wrath at hoons A FATHER-of-two is urging the public to dob in hoons through social media. Tony Sacco says he is disturbed by the disregard shown by hoons who are wreaking havoc on suburban roads and he fears a tragedy is not far away. Page 1

Pokemon Go fan attacked THE Pokemon Go craze has claimed its first victim in the Diamond Valley, with a 25-year-old man taken to hospital after being ambushed while playing the game in Eltham. Michael has issued a warning to other Pokemon Go fans. Page 1

Two designs for vital road link VICROADS has revealed it is considering two designs for the upgrade of Elthams Bolton St. The works, the result of a long Diamond Valley Leader campaign, will improve safety and traffic flow on what is a key north/south road link. Page 1

ST VINCENTS HEALTH MOVES TO OPEN EL.. refugees could be housed in an Eltham aged-care facility pending the approval of a planning permit application. St Vincents Health Australia will offer refurbished onebedroom units at its Diamond St aged-care facility to Syrian refugees, Page 1

COUNCIL CONSIDERS MUMS BID FOR PERM.. application after a ranger, inspecting the property for a horse permit, which was approved, told her to do so. The two motorbikes - a Yamaha peewee 50 and Kawasaki KLX110 - would be used two hours per week on the familys circular gravel driveway. The... Page 1

Builder dodges fine A NEGLIGENT builder who left families with hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair bills had his penalty reduced after a tribunal took his financial situation into account. David Brayer, a director of company Statbay Pty Ltd, was the corporate... Page 1

Doctor honoured by award DR BERNARD Crimmins has dedicated a large part of his life to putting mens health in the spotlight. Inspired by his brothers brave battle with cancer, the former Hawthorn Football Club medico has received a Queens Birthday honour for his work. Page 1

PSOs at Wattle Glen station WATTLE Glen railway station will have Protective Service Officers deployed to its platforms this month. They will be rostered from 6pm until the last train every night in a boost to safety on public transport. Page 1

Netball club thief loses appeal A WOMAN who fleeced a netball organisation out of $209,000 has failed in her bid to have her jail sentence reduced. Christine Melnikas will spend more than a year behind bars. Page 1

Showdown over planning laws LANDOWNERS are divided over Nillumbik Councils proposals to change planning protocols across the Green Wedge. Amendments C101 and C81 seek to protect rural character, but not everyone is happy. Page 1

Taxation office warns of scam DIAMOND Creek residents have spoken about their fear of telephone scammers who have weaselled their way to personal information. The Australian Taxation Office has offered tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. Page 1

State leads the way year is a chance for schools to open their doors to their communities and showcase how they help every child reach their potential. During Education Week, schools and early childhood services can show the innovative ways they use technology to improve... Page 2

Schools are big budget winners TRAIN services, roads and schools were the big winners in last weeks State Budget. Montmorency Secondary College will get a $12.6 million makeover while Greensborough Secondary College scored $9m. Eltham Leisure Centre also received a whopping $3m. Page 1

Councillor under investigation NILLUMBIK councillor Anika Van Hulsen will be investigated by the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate over claims she failed to declare a conflict of interest. Page 1

Make your move VENICE in Love unmasks bumbling lovers, claim your 10 free YMCA passes for Premiers Active April and get a wriggle on to eel feeding at Melbourne Museum. Page 9

Councillor guilty of misconduct NILLUMBIK councillor Anika Van Hulsen has been found guilty of misconduct by a Councillor Conduct Panel. The finding relates to a heated exchange with Cr Meralyn Klein after a meeting last June. Page 1

TAGGERS SHOULD CLEAN UP THE MESS ITS time to get tougher on graffiti vandals who are costing ratepayers and property owners millions every year cleaning up their unsightly handiwork. Melbourne has a major problem with graffiti tags - those indecipherable squiggles that vandals... Page 2

People-power rules STRANGERS have come to the rescue of a self-employed electrician who had $2000 worth of tools stolen from his car. Paul Coralluzzo, 36, was picking up his daughter from a swimming lesson at the Eltham Leisure Centre about 4.30pm on March 11 when... Page 1

Honouring veterans TWO Northern Football League clubs will play a one-off commemorative match to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the Vietnam Wars most significant battles this season. Lower Plenty and Greensborough Football Club will vie for the Long Tan Cup at... Page 1

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Bridge black spot resolved THE State Government has given the green light to a plan to fix a potential emergency hazard in Warrandyte North, with the Warrandyte bridge to be widened from two to three lanes and a set of traffic lights installed. Page 1