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School raises crisis cash
By Tania MartinOLINDA Primary School has raised just over $7000 in less than three weeks after going public about its funding plight that might see…
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MP lashes out at Libs
GAY independent Silvan MP Andrew Olexander has spoken out for the first time since his public expulsion from the Liberal Party in December last year.…
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Billy’s
A GEMBROOK trader said the town plans to make the most of a new Puffing Billy service after its winter train service was shut down.…
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Kokoda tribute on track
BATTALIONS of schoolchildren are due to march in a spirit of respect and remembrance in Ferntree Gully this week. Up to 450 children from 17…
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Mt Dandenong poet releases fourth book
– Tania MartinMT DANDENONG poet Jerry Hughes has put pen to paper to produce his fourth book. Mr Hughes’ love of language led him to…
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Wooden it be nice to build
RENOVATIONS and value adding to your home can be a breeze with help from local company Demak Timber and Hardware. The Ferntree Gully firm provides…
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Mango’s medal
By Dennis Fuller BIG Huey pulled the plug on Saturday so Emerald golfers had quite a few litres of moisture to contend with. Stephen ‘Mango’…
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Hospital to receive day surgery
By Ed MerrisonTHE Angliss Hospital will received a new $1.3-million day surgery unit, one of a suite of major developments. Health Minister Bronwyn Pike announced…
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Hawks go back to back
By Steve Brown THE Rowville Hawks won back-to-back Knox Tavern Cups when they defeated Lysterfield by 137 runs at Seebeck Oval. After waiting 51 years…
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Council off the sidelines
By Ed MerrisonKNOX City Council has signalled its intent to be ahead of the game in dealing with the growth of soccer. The council announced…
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Yes to gym, childcare centre
A NEW childcare centre and gymnasium have been approved in Emerald by Cardinia Shire Council. Council last week gave notice of its decision to grant…
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Works fell forest giant
VICROADS completed the first stage of its roadside maintenance program by removing a hazardous tree from Monbulk Road in Belgrave recently. The Mountain Ash was…