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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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Cash boost for new look
By Tania MartinEMERALD Community House is set for a face-lift after receiving $50,000 in State Government funding. Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato announced the funding last…
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Dragons net local fans
SIX months of snazzy marketing, some impressive recruiting and an opening game right in the middle of Australia’s basketball heartland has ensured the South Dragons…
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Customers can be winners too
“WE LOVE Christmas at Emerald Village Pharmacy,” said pharmacist Louisa Lammers and her staff at this busy and popular pharmacy in Emerald. “The atmosphere is…
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Burning off review
By Tania Martin THE Shire of Yarra Ranges has released a report outlining 38 options for ways to modify its burning off laws to help…
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Book in for financial assistance
ACCOUNTANCY firm Alexander Neil and Associates offers a broad range of accounting services including bookkeeping, taxation and GST and business advice. Neil Busacca and Alex…
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Bad night’s sleep
By Tania MartinFOURTEEN Knox residents last week braved biting winds and one degree weather to sleep in the Sky High Mt Dandenong car park to…
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Club battles on
By Tania MartinDIGGERS can still enjoy an ale at the Cockatoo RSL sub-branch after a crisis meeting resolved to keep the club open. While sub-branches…
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Full steam ahead for train author
FERNTREE Gully octogenarian Geoff Matheson saw a lot during five decades of service on Victorian railways, but his steam-powered memories are made crystal clear to…
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Horse skills ride high at equestrian centre
RANGES Equestrian Centre’s fun filled school holiday program is operating week days between 19 and 29 December 2006 and will be operating again between 2…
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Fernlea name query
EMERALD’S longawaited palliative care unit Fernlea House has been asked to explain its name change following complaints from nearby residents. Fernlea House president Jan Lancaster…
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Don’t quarry, be happy
By Tania MartinA MONTROSE lobby group and Mt Evelyn’s progress association president have been nominated for the 2006 World Environment Day Local Hero conservation awards.…