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Centre cuts fear
By Casey NeillHILLS parents fear they will lose a crucial community link in a council plan to bolster a new hub. Members of a mother’s…
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Silent fall casts pall
By Casey Neill THE Belgrave community has lost an historic tree – without any consultation or warning. Electricity provider SP AusNet last week cut down…
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Pool’s summer swim
18-year-old Ben from Belgrave enjoys using the pool in the early Spring weather. BELGRAVE’S outdoor heated pool will provide a perfect, relaxing escape for hills…
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Advantage none
By Russell BennettLAST minute pre-election promises by Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe have drawn the ire of Yarra Ranges Council. Ms Fyffe, along with Shadow Sport…
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Territory tales
HILLS residents Pat O’Meara and Rosemary Hogan will on Thursday share their experiences in the Northern Territory’s largest Aboriginal community. The pair will speak at…
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Survey to improve
By Casey NeillHILLS public transport campaigners are urging residents to speak up for improved services through a new survey. Since March, the Mount Evelyn-based group…
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Home promise- Non Blair, Emerald Community House chairwoman and Mary Farrow, House co-ordinator with Gembrook Liberal candidate Brad Battin and the opposition’s Mary Wooldridge. 55384
By Russell BennettEMERALD Community House could gain a new lease on life following November’s state election. It will receive $150,000 in funding if the coalition…
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Colourful costumes- Above: Peter Pan characters descended on the school — Connor, 18, as the Jolly Roger, front, Alice, 18, as Wendy, 18-year-old Chantelle as Captain Hook, Princess Tiger Lily played
PEMBROKE Secondary College Year 12 students last week celebrated their final school days with colourful costumes and carnival treats. The 80 students enjoyed Mr Whippy…
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Tick for vote winner
By Russell BennettEMERALD Primary School students will be soon be learning in new, state-of-the-art classrooms. The school can look forward to a $6 million windfall,…
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Solicitor slams asbestos stress
By Casey NeillA FERNTREE Gully grandmother dying from mesothelioma suffered unnecessary stress because CSR delayed her asbestos compensation claim, her lawyer has said. Maria McGarvie…
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Special milestone marked
Jack, 11, and Charlie, 22 months, celebrate Mount Evelyn Special Developmental School’s 25th birthday with carer Merryn. Picture: Greg Carrick MOUNT Evelyn Special Developmental School…
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Laptop walks
BELGRAVE police have warned locals against leaving valuables in their cars after a spate of thefts at a recent community event. Kokoda Challenge participants returned…