Tag: News
Country kids water winners
By EMMA SUNMOUNT Evelyn Primary School has beaten three city councils to win the water efficiency category of the Sustainable Cities Awards.
The school, which...
Home fight
THE owners of three Emerald houses that are set to be demolished under plans for a pool and skate park have vowed to stay...
Bring out your treasures
By EMMA SUNTHE Mount Evelyn CFA is gearing up for its biggest fund-raiser of the year and is encouraging residents to “drag their treasures...
Brick attack in vandal spree
By EMMA SUNA RECENT spate of crimes in the hills has prompted police to issue a warning for residents to be more wary of...
Safety stations
By EMMA SUNTECOMA and Upwey train users will be better protected with the recent completion of safety-targeted upgrade works at both train stations.
But local...
Sascha eyes Olympics
By EMMA SUNA MOUNT Evelyn Christian School student is putting a whole new meaning into the phrase ‘running for the hills’.
Budding sports star and...
New window to world
By EMMA SUNPEOPLE with intellectual disabilities at Melba Support Services will benefit from a recent donation of two iPads.
Donated by the Chirnside Park Commonwealth...
Maccas protest train
By EMMA SUNTECOMA’S anti-Maccas campaigners are encouraging all supporters attending the VCAT hearings next week to travel in together on the same train carriage.
Claire...
Hand in hand with diamond and gold
By EMMA SUNDIAMOND and gold are the perfect companions, and that is no exception for two good friends who are celebrating their anniversaries on...
Red car’s window on graffiti
By EMMA SUNYARRA Ranges police’s Little Red Car was recently spotted targeting graffiti in Monbulk and Belgrave.
Its driver, crime prevention officer Leading Senior Constable...
Complainers invited to get involved
By CASEY NEILLMONBULK’S traders and volunteers have challenged critics to get their hands dirty and support the town, rather than slinging mud.
They copped a...
Mixed emotions on trade
By CASEY NEILLBELGRAVE Images is closing its doors after more than 20 years, prompting fears that the town’s businesses are struggling.
But the Belgrave Traders...