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New look mural’s rich tale
By MELISSA MEEHAN UPWEY’S mural has had a fresh lick of paint, and can now share the town’s history with residents and visitors alike. Although…
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Sleeping rough
By MELISSA MEEHAN IT’S been a long, cold winter. But despite the weather, former councillor and Mount Evelyn resident Tim Heenan is again sleeping rough…
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Luna’s Top Dog
By JODIE SYMONDS TECOMA’S Bede Carroll has been named the first ‘Top Dog’ after winning a meaty Hot Dog eating challenge last weekend. Mr Carroll…
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Story of the big red firetruck
By MELISSA MEEHAN IT’S not your average library. There were flashing lights, sirens and even a fire fighting hose. In partnership with the Ferntre Gully…
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Blokes backed
By RUSSELL BENNETT THE Hills Men’s Shed is finally up and running, more than six months after its official opening. Recent battles against vandals spraying…
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Club bags service awards
By MELISSA MEEHAN A FRIENDLY smile and warm welcome has earned Monbulk Bowling Club two customer service awards. At the Frontier Hospitality Presentation Night, Monbulk…
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The first shot
By MELISSA MEEHAN FORMER Montrose resident Major Charles Morris ordered the first shot of World War I to be fired from Point Nepean as a…
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Quirky clothing proves a hit
By MELISSA MEEHAN BEN Grealy challenges anyone to say or think of the word goat without cracking a smile. “Whenever you hear the name goat…
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Pool fight gathers pace
By MELISSA MEEHAN THE fight to save Olinda’s pool continues. The Save the Olinda Pool Committee held a community meeting on Thursday night to update…
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Scores offer fresh outlook
YVMDFNL Wrap How results can change the outlook of the final five so quickly in Division One of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank…
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Disaster ready
By MELISSA MEEHAN Emerald geared up to face any calamity… SHOULD the town face a flood, fire or any other type of natural disaster, Emerald…
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Warding off Bombers
By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League clash with Monbulk on Saturday fell on Kade Simpson Medal day – struck in honour…