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Massive relay reaps rewards
A TOTAL of 44 teams from across Yarra Ranges have raised more than $67,000 as part of the 2012 Cancer Council Relay For Life. For…
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Kids connect with kitchen garden
MONBULK Primary School’s kitchen and garden program was officially kicked off last Wednesday with the presentation of a red watering can. The school recently joined…
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Fundraiser’s got the lot
FOR most people, eating a pizza takes no encouragement, but Emerald CFA is hoping residents will buy pizzas in bulk to raise money for the…
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Shop owner’s roof falls in
A LOCAL business owner has been left stranded without a source of income for almost three weeks after his roof came crashing down around him.…
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Thrill of the chase
MELBA Support Services in Lilydale has been given a funding kick-start with $1500 donated from the TAB’s Great Chase Greyhound Races and a visit from…
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Old soldiers’ taste of Anzac
EMERALD RSL’s committee and Fernleigh House shared an afternoon tea and some Anzac biscuits to commemorate Remembrance Day. Stories were told and networks were forged…
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Kids well trained
IT WAS all about kids helping kids in Gembrook on Sunday at the now famous Kids Fun Run with Thomas. More than 5000 people shared…
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Sound of music
THE hills were alive with the sound of music as the Hills Harmonies Music Festival went underway in Mount Dandenong over the weekend. Local artists…
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By EMMA SUNALMOST 70 Mount Evelyn residents will be better protected this fire season after signing up for a free CFA bushfire risk assessment at…
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Multi-front fight
By EMMA SUNANTI-MCDONALDS campaigners will lobby Yarra Ranges councillors at tonight’s (Tuesday) meeting to launch a Supreme Court appeal against the restaurant. The appeal is…
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Fireys step up
By EMMA SUNCLIMBING 88 floors in the shortest time possible is a challenge, but four Upwey firefighters are upping the ante and doing it while…
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Jack’s baggy plan
By CASEY NEILLMOUNT Evelyn’s Jack Blain has a baggy green in his sights and is this week taking another step towards it. The 16-year-old is…