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Walk for teacher’s journey
By Tania MartinA MENZIES Creek Primary School teacher has gained strength from her students as they undertook a personal challenge while she faced chemotherapy. Rianne…
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Bug’s helm on elm- Olinda Landcare Group’s Barbara Setchell, Ferny Creek Horticultural Society
By Casey NeillA PEA-sized bug is threatening to destroy elm trees in the Dandenong Ranges. But experts say owners can take simple steps to save…
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Art to new high
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTRAVELS to India and Nepal, and an interest in the great explorers of Mount Everest, are the inspiration of a new exhibition at…
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Through the sands of time
Charles Henry Nash, at the age of 19, you answered the call to do your duty for your country. Although you were married with an…
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Call for station staff- Shadow Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder was on a train headi
By Mara Pattison-SowdenUPWEY and Tecoma train stations will continue to be left without staff, despite unruly passengers causing delays and frightening other passengers late at…
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Garden patch school digs in
THE Patch Primary School last week got a helping hand to keep its award-winning garden green. Late last year the school took out a state…
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Fire funds needed
YARRA Ranges residents could end up paying for the cost of bushfire preparations if the State Government does not increase funding, mayor Len Cox said…
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Topcat for tip-top drives
TOPCAT Driveways specialises in asphalting and bitumen surfacing in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Some of its services include asphalt driveways, car parks, machine laid…
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Outcry kills canopy tour
By Casey NeillFRIENDS of Hamer Arboretum are claiming a community victory following a State Government back flip on plans to revamp the Olinda site. But…
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In the swing of adventure- Michelle Coleman tests out the flying fox equipment at Belgrave’s n
By Tania MartinBUDDING Tarzans can get back to nature this week with the opening of Belgrave’s long-awaited jungle-style adventure. After more than two years, the…
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Call to hand over weapons
By Tania MartinHILLS residents are being urged to surrender their weapons as part of a state wide amnesty program. A range of weapons have already…
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Jean is a gem
By Tania MartinJEAN Worrell has been honoured as one of Emerald’s little gems. The 87-year-old has taken out the town’s inaugural Citizen of the Year…