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Plea to save attack dog
By JESSE GRAHAM FAMILIES of the children who were bitten in last week’s dog attack in Ferny Creek have said they don’t wish to see…
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Sewer’s mixed reaction
By REBECCA BILLS DESPITE some Monbulk residents being critical of the proposed Sewerage Backlog Program, others are keen to get involved. Monbulk resident Rita Soares,…
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Tree trap woman released
By KATH GANNAWAY A BELGRAVE woman trapped in her bed when a huge tree fell on her home in the early hours of this morning…
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Tecoma group gets active
THE Tecoma Village Action Group (TVAG) is bringing together members of the community from all walks of life. Another community meeting will be held to…
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Car runs far too hot
By REBECCA BILLS A MOTHER dropping her children at day care this morning returned to find her car on fire. Fire-fighters from Montrose and Mount…
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New pool plan
By MELISSA MEEHAN THE FIGHT to save the Olinda Pool is not over. More than 30 people attended a community workshop last week to discuss…
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Camaraderie created anew
By BRIDGET SCOTT ANOTHER piece of history was added to Gembrook last month with the official unveiling of a number of sculptures. Camaraderie, designed by…
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Time for the stage
By JODIE SYMONDS Mystery and a mad scientist will grace the stage in Healesville next week. MISFIT theatre group will take to centre stage in…
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Dust of Uruzgan
By REBECCA BILLS HE WAS the first Australian diplomat to be posted to Uruzgan, Afghanistan in July 2009 and the last to leave in 2013.…
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Cuckoo calls 5 millionth diner
By REBECCA BILLS HISTORY was made last Sunday when the 5 millionth customer walked through the doors at the Cuckoo Restaurant. Les Webb, a patron…
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Police look to tag graffiti vandals
By MELISSA MEEHAN POLICE are investigating a number of graffiti attacks in Cockatoo. Buildings in the town, including the men’s shed, community complex and childcare…
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Steps to avoid winter disaster
By MELISSA MEEHAN MOST fatal house fires could be avoided. With the cooler months ahead and the onset of winter, Upwey fire brigade wants to…