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Labor’s schools poll promise
MACCLESFIELD Primary School has been named as a top funding priority for the Labor Government if re-elected in November. Education Services Minister Jacinta Allan promised…
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Applause for arts funding
By Ed MerrisonARTS Minister Mary Delahunty visited the hills last week to announce the latest round of grants which are vital for bringing drama to…
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Juniors struggle
IN ROUND FOUR, Monbulk’s junior cricketers struggled to beat both the opposition and the weather on Saturday. The Under 13 Gold team came closest to…
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Open days for art
THE Hills will come alive with a splash of colour and a dash of paint on the weekend for the Dandenong Ranges Spring Open Studio…
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Cash comes in
By Tania MartinMACCLESFIELD Primary School has been the major beneficiary of funds promised during last November’s State election. The school is to receive its promised…
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Trickle down effect bid to assist water conservation
KNOX students are uniting to form a new wave of water conservation. The council recently launched its new School Water Challenge, which encourages primary and…
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On the lookout for foster carers
By Tania MartinWESLEY Youth Care Services Eastern has highlighted the need for more foster carers in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The service is looking…
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Cross-country success
MONBULK Pony Club recently celebrated the opening of its new cross-country training course after years of planning and fundraising by the club. The new cross-country…
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Refuge firestorm
By Tania MartinAN OLINDA man has slammed a council decision to close the town’s fire refuge saying that the community was not consulted. John Faull…
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Pitts aiming for success
By John Stanley UPWEY-TECOMA Cricket Club hopes champion batsman and club stalwart Ryan Pitts will help it skittle the opposition this season. Pitts has been…
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Car helps journey
By Tania MartinFINDING that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is no longer a dream but a reality for a Ferntree…
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Downey’s helps fix those roofs
IF YOU want to add value before selling your home or just want to brighten up a tired old roof, then call Mick Downey, owner…