Tag: News
Police briefs
Arrest over 1984 kidnap
KNOX Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives have arrested a man following an historical abduction and sexual assault.
A...
In a tight spot
By MELISSA MEEHAN
CUSTOMERS, commuters and traders are fighting for parking spaces in Upwey as the area struggles to accommodate the growing number of cars...
Safety felling
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THE TREES have been removed, but Emerald’s Worrell Reserve is not yet an official Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP).
It is expected that...
Hail taxi rank funding
By REBECCA BILLS
A NEW initiative means local councils can now apply for funding to improve the safety, quality and amenity of taxi ranks in...
Hall to celebrate centenary
IN DECEMBER, the Kallista Mechanics Institute Hall will be 100 years old.
Built in 1913 by volunteers, including the Gleghorns, Roberts, A’Vards, Hartneys and...
Mayor wont run again next year
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE YARRA Ranges will have a new mayor earlier than originally planned and current Mayor Jim Child said he will not put...
Fit in for flying boots
By MELISSA MEEHAN
IT’S not the most fashionable, nor skill based sport going around - but that’s all part of the fun.
Gumboot throwing is...
School marks the moment
A CELEBRATION to mark 40 years was held at the Mount Evelyn Christian School on the weekend.
Past and current students, young and old...
State kicks in $650,000 for soccer hub
By REBECCA BILLS
SOCCER enthusiasts across the Yarra Ranges are one step closer to emulating their A-League heroes after a $650,000 announcement yesterday.
The Victorian Government...
Seeds plant habitat awareness
By REBECCA BILLS
THE Patch and Ferny Creek Primary Schools have been announced as the winners of the HabitAT Plan category for 2013.
The HabitAT school...
Driven away
By JESSE GRAHAM
Council puts foot down to discourage drive-through developments...
NEW drive-through facilities could be pushed away from towns across the Dandenong Ranges following...
Dreams up in smoke
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A FAMILY who put "every penny" into buying a block of land in Cockatoo say they are unable to build their dream...
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Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
