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Groups welcome bank cash
Community group members gathered at Upwey Fire Brigade Hall last Tuesday to receive grants from Upwey’s Bendigo Bank branch. By Laura GilmartinHILLS community groups last…
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Anti-graffiti kits launched
Graffiti Removal Systems’ Greg Ireland demonstrates how to use the graffiti removal kits. 20710 Picture: Luke Plummer. By Casey NeillSHIRE of Yarra Ranges’ new graffiti…
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Family bids farewell
By Tania MartinALEX Webb was a champion in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. In just 12 short years he became a…
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Murder charges
By Casey NeillA MAN has been charged with a 24-year-old double murder in Ferntree Gully after DNA testing provided new evidence. On Tuesday last week…
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Society’s new home
By Casey NeillKNOX Environment Society Community Nursery has a new home. City of Knox councillors, at their council meeting on 22 July, unanimously voted to…
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Ferntree Gully rename plans
PLANS for community consultation on a proposed Ferntree Gully name change were given the go ahead at last week’s Knox Council meeting. Dobson Ward councillor…
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Fourth award in a row
By Tania MartinTWO hills designers have the Midas touch after bringing home gold medals at the 2008 Victorian Furnishing Industry Training Awards last week. Pauline…
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Family moves in
By Tania MartinBELL Real Estate Emerald is now offering more than just service with a smile – it’s providing a whole family experience. The Emerald…
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History works
TWO hills groups will restore aspects of their history with the help of local government cash. Emerald Railway Station and Gembrook Memorial Hall have shared…
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Burglary round-up
By Tania MartinPOLICE say they have broken a burglary ring which has been responsible for thefts from hills homes over the past five months. Officers…
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Drunks end match
POLICE were called to Boronia’s Batterham Reserve on Saturday (26 July) in an ugly end to an Eastern Football League (EFL) game. Police said officers…
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Arts makes a distinction
MT EVELYN’S framing business Art With Distinction has had a facelift. Since taking over, new owner Steve Deakins has changed the decor and image of…