Tag: News
With and without
By JODIE SYMONDS
A local author is bringing new meaning with her new children’s book.
The educational story written and illustrated by Kayleen West is her...
Tree scrapped/Public art cops VicRoads’ ire
By REBECCA BILLS
“WATCH this roundabout,” said Monbulk Business Network President John Coleman after the Monbulk Christmas Tree was ordered to be taken down.
The four-metre...
Ready for pool fight
By MELISSA MEEHAN
A NEWLY-formed committee will fight tooth and nail to save the Olinda Pool.
Last month, the Yarra Ranges Council announced that they...
Councillor leads revolt
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A RATES revolt campaign is starting up in the Cardinia shire - led by one outspoken Central Ward councillor.
Cr Collin Ross will...
On your merry way
By REBECCA BILLS
MERRY Monbulk’s controversial Christmas tree has been ordered to be pulled down.
The four-metre high tree located on the Main Road/Jordan Road roundabout,...
Service opens doors to vital skills
By JODIE SYMONDS
TODAY is International Volunteer Day.
Local emergency services are calling for young people to get involved in helping their community for International Volunteer...
Staff dig in for food drive
By REBECCA BILLS
EMERALD organisations are coming together to lend a hand to community members in need.
The Emerald Co-op, in conjunction with Barry Plant and...
Speaker bid on hold
By JESSE GRAHAM
CHAOS erupted in the Victorian Parliament last week, as the push for Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe to become speaker flared up before...
New fire refuge on show
FERNY CREEK’S fire refuge was officially opened last weekend at the local primary school.
Attended by many in the community as well as local...
Greetings to all our readers
IT’S already that time of the year - wow how time flies!
And what better place to be to celebrate the Christmas cheer than in...
Opponents celebrate Maccas’ failure
IT WAS a different kind of celebration.
What should have been the official opening of the Tecoma McDonald's restaurant was a time for those against...
Kids come out top again
By RUSSELL BENNETT
HUNDREDS of youngsters descended on Gembrook town centre recently for the latest instalment of one of the hills’ biggest rivalries - the...