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A regal experience1: 2: 3: Childcare worker Jenni Reilly and Oliver meet the Governor at Morrison Ho
By Casey NeillVICTORIAN Governor David de Kretser last week ran for the hills. Prof de Kretser and his wife Jan visited Mt Evelyn, Belgrave South…
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No way to Safeway
By Tania MartinEMERALD’S Safeway supermarket development continues in limbo despite the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently (25 June) granting a permit. This comes as…
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Smashing spree
By Tania MartinMONBULK’S Leading Senior Constable Peter Edyvane and his brother Paul last week foiled a vandal’s late-night glass smashing rampage through the streets of…
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School’s founding figure
FERNTREE Gully last month farewelled St Joseph’s College stalwart and much loved community figure Walter John ‘Jack’ Turner. Mr Turner passed away on 19 July…
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Real bright spark
By Casey NeillFORMER Boronia Heights College student Matthew Commons was humbled by his outstanding VCE results. He was one of 306 Victorian students presented with…
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Fresh look birthday
EMERALD Craft and Produce Market is getting ready for its first birthday bash. The popular market has been in its current location for more than…
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‘Bushranger’ council
By Casey NeillA KNOX councillor has compared his colleagues to notorious thief Ned Kelly, after they last week passed the city’s 2009-10 budget. Baird Ward…
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Landslide fears
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges fear a move to allow people to chop down trees in a bid to reduce fire risk could…
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Mate mourned
By Casey NeillPRIVATE Benjamin Ranaudo’s commanding officer paid tribute to a ‘larger than life’ soldier with a big heart as family and friends last week…
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Police station sold
A LOCAL crime writer is now the proud owner of the old Olinda Police Station. Bell Real Estate’s Trevor Bell said the station house went…
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Attacked by dogs
By Tania MartinREBEKAH Shing is lucky to be alive following an early morning dog attack and now fears for the safety of her two young…
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Market movers get set to re-open trade
By Tania MartinGEMBROOK Market could be up and running again by the end of this month. The popular market closed in May following problems with…