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Hurry for Puffing Billy great race
Registrations are now open for those wanting to take up the challenge to race Puffing Billy this year. 28017 By Tania MartinTIME is running out…
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Back in the saddle
Bull riding will take centre stage in Cockatoo again this weekend with the rodeo back in town. By Tania MartinHILLS residents can enjoy some swashbuckling…
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Eat up some bistro talent
EVERY Saturday night patrons who go along to the Monbulk Heritage Bistro not only enjoy a great meal and the best bar prices in town,…
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CFA farewell
By Casey NeillHUNDREDS farewelled Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade member Russell Pitt at an emotional CFA tribute last week. Fire destroyed Mr Pitt’s Jean Street…
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Traders in liquor split
By Casey NeillFERNTREE Gully Village traders are split on plans for a second liquor outlet in the precinct. One shop owner said the store would…
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Plans for African school
By Casey NeillA SCIENCE teacher has big plans for a struggling school in a poor African village. Belgrave’s Rob Simmons is calling for help to…
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School site ‘fire hazard’
By Casey NeillA KNOX councillor has labelled the former Ferntree Gully Primary School site a fire hazard and vandal haven. Baird Ward councillor Peter Cole…
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Monkey bikes ban
By Tania MartinUNREGISTERED monkey and trail bike riders could face losing their rides if caught on the road under new proposed laws. Cardinia Shire last…
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Crooks rammed cop car
By Casey NeillTHIEVES rammed a Belgrave police van twice with a stolen car, after a high-speed pursuit on Saturday. Police were called to Upwey’s Brooking…
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Young and talented
RECOGNISING the needs of gifted and talented students, St Josephs College Ferntree Gully provides a range of programs and opportunities for talent development. Across the…
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Hills people in bushfire safety call
By Tania MartinHILLS residents are being urged to voice their top five bushfire safety concerns in a recently released survey. A group of concerned parents…
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Not the driest
By Tania MartinDECEMBER rainfall figures fly in the face of fears that the Dandenong Ranges are in their driest state ever. Melbourne Water released the…