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Fears after five break-ins
By Peter Douglas Five shop break-ins over the past two years have left a Monbulk business-owner feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Alpine Mowers suffered its latest…
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Knights celebrate threepeat
By Steve Brown Good players perform in big games. And this season’s Reeves Shield final was no exception as Knoxfield batsmen Tom Boxell and Jack…
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Fluoride debate hits hills
By Derek Schlennstedt Fluoride will soon be added to the water supplied to parts of Kallista, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Monbulk, The Patch, Avonsleigh, Clematis, Cockatoo,…
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Ability over disability
By Derek Schlennstedt Marissa Turner has tasted plenty of success over her two decades of competing on the gymnasts mat. And though her career is…
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Hive of activity
By Derek Schlennstedt A hive of activity surrounds new plans to build a performing arts centre in Sassafras at the Sherbrooke Community School. The aptly…
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Bigger better site for SES
By Wendy Williamson Bigger better site for SES In a significant step-up for a state emergency services unit, the Emerald SES will move to new…
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Why Easter is bad for bunnies
By Derek Schlennstedt While most people associate Easter with holidays and chocolate eggs, those luxuries couldn’t be further from the minds of animal shelters around…
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Fire danger amid warm, windy weather
By Derek Schlennstedt With temperatures set to soar and strong winds forecast across the state this weekend, resident in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges…
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It’s a puppy pool party
By Derek Schlennstedt Swimming pools are great. You get to cool down, relax in hot weather and when with friends they provide plenty of fun…
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Keep your feet in … for now
By Peter Douglas Dangling your feet over the sides of Puffing Billy will be no longer permitted – at least temporarily as a thorough investigation…
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CEO speaks after Puffing Billy collision
Puffing Billy Railway has released the following after today’s collision in Menzies Creek: A small tourist bus carrying 16 passengers clipped the side of one…
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Crushing blow for trade
By Peter Douglas Ferny Creek wildlife campaigner Donalea Patman OAM struck another blow against the Australian ivory and rhino horn trade during World Wildlife Day…
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