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Jones surges past the field
By Dennis Fuller HIGH scoring was the order of the day in perfect conditions at the Emerald Golf Course on Saturday. Peter Jones, showing that…
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Councils unite on care
By Ed MerrisonKNOX City Council is to become the lead agency for a Federal Government-funded regional Inclusion Support Agency. With the Shire of Yarra Ranges,…
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Turning pages of Emerald history
By Tania Martin CELEBRATING the history of Emerald, the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum is set to celebrate their 25th anniversary next week with…
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A fresh start with veggies
GET Fresh in Boronia is passionate about providing the freshest produce available. The fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh meat are selected daily from local growers…
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Monbulk go down fighting
ALL four of Monbulk’s junior cricket teams were defeated in round 10 on Saturday, the last day of the home and away cricket season. The…
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Tsunami caring
By Ed MerrisonAMAROO Gardens in Ferntree Gully has spent the past year bringing a new definition to the expression ‘residential care’. Residents, staff, volunteers and…
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Organic linen is a blessing
THERE are a lot of myths in the bedding industry according to Raithe Handiman of Blessed Earth Organic Cotton Essentials in Selby. “These myths include…
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Cash cuts decorations
By Ed MerrisonBELGRAVE traders have blamed the spirit of the dollar for leaving the town bare of Christmas decorations. Members of the Belgrave Traders Association…
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Bash is declared a hit
THE mayor’s Knox knees-up has been declared a success after raising thousands of dollars to support families in need across the municipality. The Mayoral Ball,…
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Karen earns pride
A LOVE of her local environment inspired a Ferntree Gully teacher to an unexpected win in the Knox Pride Environment Awards. Ferntree Gully Primary School…
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Team work helps the body to heal
For more than 25 years, the professional staff at the Natural Healing Centre in Emerald have been helping people regain their health and vitality. Treatments…
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Cold war on fleas
By Tania Martin MONBULK veterinarian Andrew Byrne said, as autumn approaches, pet owners should get ready to batten down the hatches and make sure their…