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Liberals promise palliative care bus
EMERALD’S palliative care unit, Fernlea House, could say goodbye to its transport problems if the Liberal Government is put into power at the up-coming State…
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Games gold win
By Ed MerrisonBELGRAVE swimmer Kelly Stubbins swam the relay leg of her life to take Commonwealth gold at the weekend. Ms Stubbins, 21, swam the…
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Monbulk well set on victory path
IN an amazing morning of cricket, Monbulk’s U13/2 team dismissed Upwey for a meagre 20 runs on Saturday. Previously winless, Monbulk then batted, ending the…
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Wind up for stars
By Tania MartinTWO Kallista Theatrical rising stars have jumped into the fairy tale land of The Wind in the Willows. Sisters Matilda and Molly Stapleton…
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Road upgrade help for chook farmers
SILVAN residents are set to see the benefits of a $100,000 road improvement that will provide safer access for semi trailers accessing local chicken farms.…
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Cash for crash intersections
By Ed MerrisonBELGRAVE South, Emerald and Boronia are set to receive safety upgrades as part of a State Government program to reduce the frequency and…
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Budget train fails to stop
WITH Victorians climbing aboard the State Budget money train last week, early assessments suggest that foothills’ public transport users have again been left waiting at…
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Cattle count too
I WRITE regarding the story regarding Puffing Billy’s winter closure to Gembrook, weekends excepted. With sincere apologies and sympathy to Gembrook traders and all fantastic…
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Council digs up road sealing plan
By Tania MartinMACCLESFIELD residents have questioned the motives behind a council decision to resurvey a selection of people over the proposed sealing of Tschampions Road.…
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Draft fans fire debate
THE Shire of Yarra last week agreed to place the draft of a new Open Air Burning Local Law on display after the old law…
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Bakery provides for town’s needs
CHRISTMAS cakes and puddings for Christmas are in great demand at the Belgrave South Village Bakery. The tantalising aroma of freshly baked bread wafts out…
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Growing passion
By Tania MartinA QUEST to find out more about gardening led to a life-long passion for Keith and Maisie James. The Ferny Creek couple has…