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Standstill for sacrifice
By RUSSELL BENNETT AGE has certainly not wearied the four-year-olds at Emerald Preschool who were given a special lesson on the significance of Remembrance Day…
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Thoughts for the fallen
Christine Fyffe (Evelyn MP) Breakout quote “We must learn from our mistakes of the past and ensure that our modern-day veterans are cared for, despite…
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Bistro offers options galore
THE Dorset Gardens Bistro is the perfect place to wind down, relax, and catch up with friends, family and colleagues. With subtle lighting and quality…
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It’s about money, not safety
Your report in the 5 November issue made me laugh out loud (Campaign Targets High-Risk Road). The new police crackdown on the Belgrave/Gembrook road has…
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Warrior’s a worry
At last the real reason. Last week’s letter from our regular complainer Alan Coutinho Hogan (Something to Look Forward To, Mail Opinion, 5 November) revealed…
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Plain sailing for wet golfers
By DENNIS FULLER WITH the promise of more rain than Emerald Golf Club has seen in 215 years, members still rolled up ready for the…
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Rest up brings results
A MISERABLE wet cold Saturday resulted in this week’s round of little athletics being cancelled. This resulted in a small team of well rested athletes…
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Wombats bite back
IN STARK contrast to the previous weekend’s brilliant conditions, the conclusion to Round Five action in the Yarra Valley was marred by persistent rain. A…
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Sounds of Silence
By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S central business district will come to a standstill for a moment’s silence at 11am on Monday in memory of those who…
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Hotshots ready to seduce
By REBECCA BILLS THE stage at SAM Knott Hotel in Wesburn is set to sizzle when the Sydney Hotshots perform live later this month. The…
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Looking forward
By REBECCA BILLS BELGRAVE resident Sarah Fountain and her family are currently first time carers for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) puppy Emma. Volunteering their…
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Anti-violence in a flash
By MELISSA MEEHAN ONLOOKERS were shocked as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay’s speech was cut short on Thursday as a flash mob broke out…