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Poison protest urged
By Melissa MeehanA PROTESTOR against the use of a ‘super toxic’ pest control has been encouraged to form an opposition group against the poison. The…
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Five to the fore
By Tania MartinFIVE rookie firefighters will take to the front line for Montrose this summer. Montrose CFA last week welcomed new additions, Gail Brown, Will…
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Africa aid finally arrives
By Casey NeillAFTER months of planning and fundraising, hills residents’ donations have finally reached Africa. A shipping container filled with toys, sewing machines, clothes, bed,…
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Clowning around in school
THE children at Silvan Primary School aren’t waiting for the circus to come to town – they’ve created one of their own. Circus Splendida is…
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TV show for young adults
By Casey NeillHILLS student Fenja Shaw is set to shake up the world of breakfast TV. The Upper Ferntree Gully 22-year-old will co-host a one-hour…
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Home-style and Italian friendly
PAESANO Restaurant specialises in fine Italian cuisine, delivering good quality food at affordable prices. The thriving restaurant was established in 2002 in the Knox Ozone…
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Beware the hair
MONBULK College has put together one of its biggest cast and crews in its history in preparation for its 2008 musical, Wolfstock. More than 50…
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Songs of courage
The Watoto Children’s Choir will share their amazing stories of courage as they take centre stage at the Cuckoo Restaurant. By Tania Martin HILLS people…
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Crisis brings out the best
HILLS people are being urged to dig deep to help two local boys who lost their mother, Carol Bayard, suddenly. An appeal to help her…
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Age of learning embraced by community
By Casey Neill THE fledgling Sherbrooke U3A is looking for new members for the coming term. The University of the Third Age is a non-profit…
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Tackling congestion on roads
It has been a great couple of months for the Yarra Ranges area, with recent Brumby Government announcements to deliver improvements for local infrastructure, schools…
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Pheasant Pluckers have fun
By Casey NeillMELBOURNE band The Pheasant Pluckers will perform their original rhythm and roots tunes at Selby Folk Club on Friday 5 September. The four-piece…