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Banking on grants
UPWEY Community Bank is inviting hills community groups to apply for funding as part of its latest round of community grants which since 2001 has…
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Treasures for a magic moment
AN EXCLUSIVE boutique, run by women, for women is celebrating its first birthday in Olinda. Beautiful Treasures and Magic Masseuse is bursting with jewellery, unique…
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Independent or not?
I REFER to an article in the Age dated 7 November 2005, where it states: “Andrew Higgs is facing expulsion from the Victorian Liberal movement…
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Fingers crossed
By Paul PickeringA FERNTREE Gully carpenter who sliced off all five fingers on his right hand with a circular saw is expecting to return to…
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Fight or leave, but have a plan
By Tania MartinAN UPWEY man who stood and battled flames to save his house in the 1997 bushfires says he would do it all again…
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Soothing strokes
By Tania MartinNOTHING will keep Mt Evelyn artist Sue McCall from her love of painting. A degenerative muscle disorder may be slowing her down but…
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Bushfire attack
By Paul PickeringFIREFIGHTERS are calling for people to watch out for firebugs after a roadside blaze in Ferny Creek. Lilydale Police and DSE investigators suspect…
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Surf’s up for life award
By Tania MartinPATROLLING the sandy shores of Waratah Beach has won three Monbulk College students awards for lifesaving. Jessie Eagles, Sam Wines and Nikki Bishop…
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Rugs wrapped up
ALTHOUGH only officially open since Father’s Day at its new premises in Emerald, Cedar Lodge Equine Products has been servicing both the local, interstate and,…
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Banking on grants
UPWEY Community Bank is inviting hills community groups to apply for funding as part of its latest round of community grants which since 2001 has…
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Green plan backed
By Tania MartinSHIRE of Yarra Ranges applauds the State Government’s move to strengthen planning controls for green wedge zones. The State Government has announced a…
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Line up for baton
LOCAL residents are being urged to take to the streets and raise a cheer when the Queen’s Baton Relay passes through Ferntree Gully on its…