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Field days mark 40 busy years
By Casey NeillTHE best in farming will be on show at the 40th annual Wandin-Silvan Field Days this weekend. The event began in 1969 for…
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Alarm over warning plan
By Tania MartinA HILLS bushfire group claims a new proposed early warning system could still leave locals in danger. This comes as the State Government…
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Ramping up the action
THE world’s greatest skate and BMX stars will this month take the plunge at Melbourne’s Megarampage. The sports and music event will feature the world’s…
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Jump in for summer health
MONBULK Aquatic Centre services offer a wide range of activities for all ages. Not many people know that approximately 2000 people visit the centre each…
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Magic of
EVERY Saturday arising from the dawn mist and the fresh scent of eucalyptus, and the morning call of the kookaburras, gathers the community of the…
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Preschool invite for jubilee
LEN Jeffrey Memorial Preschool will next week notch up its 50th birthday with cake and celebrations. The Belgrave South kindergarten began in 1959 as a…
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A night to remember
By Libby WoodA NIGHT to remember will take place in Emerald on Saturday (10 October) when The Emerald Greenroom celebrates its opening from 7.30pm. Live…
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Call to save kids from fire danger
By Tania MartinA SENIOR Belgrave police officer has warned hills parents to make an escape plan for their children in the lead-up to the fire…
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Grassroots action
By Tania MartinA GROUP of concerned Emerald residents have joined forces in a bid to get a community fire group up and running before summer.…
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A charming centenarian
By Casey NeillCENTENARIAN Dorothy Alice Pike attributes her longevity to the love and support of her family. The much-loved family matriarch known as Grandma Pike…
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Mum jailed
By Tania MartinA FORMER Ferntree Gully woman has been jailed for 35 months after a drunken crash seriously injured her young son last year. Amanda…
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Resting in peace
By Tania Martin36947 Picture: Luke Plummer BOB Simonds will be remembered as a World War II digger with a mission in life to help others.…
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