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Station fight ignites
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges is seeking legal advice after Montrose residents complained about plans to operate a 24hour petrol station. Nearby residents have questioned…
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Race still draws crowds
By Tania MartinTHOMAS the Tank Engine worked up a head of steam on Sunday for the fifth annual kids fun run. More than 600 children…
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Grove marks Japanese links
THE National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda is strengthening its ties with Japan with the rededication of its Japanese Cherry Grove. Parks Victoria last week rededicated…
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Get the right equipment
THE Country Fire Authority is warning people who intend to stay and defend their homes during bush fires to be prepared with the right equipment.…
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Correction over appeal donation point
CONTRARY to the report in the Mail on 8 November, there will not be a donation point for the Knox Mayor’s Christmas Appeal at Carols…
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Save on kids’ clothes, toys
BUYING kids’ clothing today is a huge cost to any family. Bearly Used Children’s Clothing in Monbulk has a solution to this problem, selling quality…
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Charge scheme plans ready to be assessed
CARDINIA’S Ranges Ward councillors Ed Chatwin and Graeme Legge have been appointed to assess submissions for the proposed Westlands Road Group’s special charge scheme. Over…
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Bid to improve danger junction
By Ed MerrisonAN UPWEY woman wants to see a dangerous driving manoeuvre outlawed in Tecoma. Fem Koenders said drivers rushing up the wrong side of…
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Dumping slammed
By Tania MartinSHIRE of Yarra Ranges councillor Graham Warren has labelled the dumping of a massive pile of rubbish near Monbulk as an ‘absolute disgrace’.…
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Shire plants the ranges
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges is on track to plant 24,000 indigenous trees and shrubs this year. Lyster Ward councillor Samantha Dunn said the massive…
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Curb rowdy hall: plea
By Casey Neill UPWEY residents say the town’s community hall is a source of anti-social behaviour and excessive noise. Shire of Yarra Ranges councillors responded…
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Shire axes planning bid to cut down trees
By Tania Martin FEARS over the degradation of Menzies Creek have led to the refusal of a planning application. The Shire of Yarra Ranges recently…