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Challenge is a blast
By Russell BennettASPIRING junior firefighters blasted their way through a series of challenges during the Kalorama Fun Day at Kalorama Oval on 24 October. Eighteen…
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Hit parade of schools talent- Hart School of Dance students show off their performance skills before their journey to Melbourne for the Myer Christmas Parade. 57311
By Russell BennettHILLS youths have lit up central Melbourne in two spectacular song and dance performances to mark the beginning of the festive season. The…
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High speed crash
By Russell BennettFURIOUS Gembrook residents have had enough of local hoon drivers treating the town’s tight and twisty roads with contempt. Richard Kesper and Graeme…
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Stolen memories- Mount Evelyn woman Chloe Lane, 19, desperately wants to be reunited with the photos from her holiday in paradise. 56951
By Russell BennettA RECENT spate of thefts from cars in Mount Evelyn has continued with the callous theft of a 19-year-old woman’s holiday photos. Chloe…
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Late night for last minute- Bev Beazley and Judy Thornburn get ready for a big night of Christmas shopping in Monbulk. 56849
MONBULK Business Network last year launched a successful late night shopping event in Monbulk to give an economic boost to businesses in the town. “It…
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Tough questions
GEMBROOK voters asked their candidates the tough questions at a community forum last week in Emerald. Sitting MP Tammy Lobato squared off against her Liberal…
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O’Shea’s off to SA
By Justin RobertsonEASTERN Ranges captain Cameron O’Shea will end one journey with his TAC Cup team and start a new one with AFL club Port…
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School set for extension
A NEW Ferntree Gully Prep to Year 12 autistic school will receive a boost if the State Government is returned to office this weekend. Deputy…
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Japara jubilant- Sophie Knot, David Dobson, Ian Blencowe, Jenson (3), Shanaye (3), Pam Dryen, Sally Devisser, Helen Rasmussen, Marg Fennell, and Gayle and Russell Cherry are all preparing to celebrate
By Russell BennettA BELOVED Montrose fixture has been giving back to its community for the past three decades. The first meeting at Japara Neighbourhood House…
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Health mission- Clare Mitchell wants to educate her daughters Sophie, 12, and Grace, 7, about world health. 54046 Picture: Nigel Clements
By Casey NeillCLARE Mitchell is dedicating her life to improving health care for the world’s poorest people. The 35-year-old Tecoma nurse has already helped transform…
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Time for cherries
Cherries are at their best in the lead-up to Christmas. CHERRIES are at their best in early summer, and the Yarra Valley and Ranges are…
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Premier’s camp promise
THE State Government has announced a further $77.4 million investment for its Education for Life program, bringing the total commitment so far to more than…