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Christmas razed
A MOUNT Dandenong couple have been left homeless just days before Christmas after fire ripped through their home. They watched helplessly as fire crews from…
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Concern over safer criteria
By Tania MartinHILLS residents last week took their calls for transparency surrounding neighbourhood safer places (NSPs) straight to Spring Street. More than 40 Dandenong Ranges…
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New mayor to care
CARDINIA Shire Council has a new mayor. Ranges Ward Councillor Graeme Legge was elected mayor for the next 12 months in a unanimous show of…
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On to a good new year
By Tania MartinHILLS tourism operators gathered to spread the Christmas cheer last week. More than 82 people celebrated the end of a tumultuous year with…
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Safer places far from clear
By Tania MartinYARRARanges Council is calling on the State Government to change the names of the neighbourhood safer places (NSP) to avoid confusion. And it…
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Snow and holly
Monbulk Christmas window competition winners Kate Butt, Brooke Burnside and Michael Hester from Friends on the Hill. By Casey NeillA TOUCH of England in the…
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It’s no time for festive treats
CHRISTMAS treats do pampered pets more harm than good, according to a leading veterinarian. Australia Veterinary Association president Mark Lawrie said vets often spent the…
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New market
DANDENONG Market has been operating since 1886 and is famous for its great bargains and range. With over 200 stalls, shoppers will find good deals…
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Creek clean-up a student affair
FERNTREE Gully students are doing their bit to support their local waterway. Melbourne Water and Knox Council representatives helped St Joseph’s College and Australian Technical…
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Mayor in rare wineclub
Yarra Ranges mayor Len Cox accepts the rare wine from Old Vine Project co-ordinator Vinko Rizmal. By Casey NeillYARRA Ranges Council will put a rare…
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Hello possums…
By Tania MartinTHREE hills wildlife warriors are standing up to save the endangered Leadbeater’s Possum and will take their campaign on to the international stage.…
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Soft sell for animals
Right: Christmas cheer: Mount Dandenong Primary School’s Shannon, Maddi, Nick and Luke sell Yuletide treats. 40320 HILLS budding entrepreneurs have sold their wares to raise…