Tag: News
Channel challenge
By CASEY NEILLA SELBY man who once described himself as a “lousy swimmer” will next month tackle the English Channel.
Rhodesian-born Paul Hoffman has been...
Tourism push
By EMMA SUNTHE Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce (MECOC) is encouraging community groups and businesses to help the town make its mark on the...
Suck it and see
By CASEY NEILLLIFE sucks – but you can turn it around.
That’s the title of Maree Hamilton’s new book and her message to anyone facing...
Collective stories
By CASEY NEILLHILLS youths are producing and displaying a provocative art series in a new creative space in Belgrave.
Episodic is the brainchild of the...
Pot-shot pop
By EMMA SUNA SASSAFRAS man who was almost shot in the head with a rifle described how he felt something pass inches from his...
College looks forward
MATER Christi College is encouraging former students, parents and staff to add to a history of the school being prepared for its 50th birthday.
The...
Traders call to team up
By EMMA SUNTHE Montrose Traders Group is encouraging fellow traders to join and make the town a better place.
The group, which is a subcommittee...
Car parking concerns as steps footfall rises
By CASEY NEILLWHERE are they going to park?
That’s the big question surrounding the new fitness track being built alongside Upper Ferntree Gully’s hugely popular...
Materiel reward
By EMMA SUNA MOUNT Evelyn defence force officer became one of eight members of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Military Division as...
Council split on education union action
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDENCOUNCILLORS stood divided about a move to support a union-run campaign against the State Government’s $300 million budget cuts to TAFE colleges.
At...
Money for jam push
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDENFARM gate sales could become a reality for struggling Yarra Ranges’ farmers as the council pushes the state government for a timeline...
Change for the better
By EMMA SUNMONTROSE Soccer Club will have bigger and better change rooms to accommodate its growing membership base after receiving $350,000 in funding.
The state...
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know?
The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy...
