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Light shines on wishes
By Paul PickeringA SICK Boronia boy’s lifelong wish to meet his grandpa for the first time will be granted this Christmas. Six-year-old Lachlan was diagnosed…
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Everybody needs good neighbours
BEING neighbourly isn’t always a given, even in rural communities. A large number of Shire of Yarra Ranges residents commute to work down the line…
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World view at hand
By Tania MartinA CONSERVATIONIST and a budding nurse have been put in the spotlight with their artwork going on display at the National Gallery of…
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Get right back
CHIROPRACTIC philosophy began with the principle that the human organism has an innate power to maintain its own health. The art of chiropractic focuses on…
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SES crash award
By Tania MartinEMERALD’S State Emergency Service unit has proven its ability to work under pressure recently winning second place at the 2005 Road Crash Rescue…
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Beaten by the rain
By Steve BrownTHUNDERSTORM activity prevailed on day one of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association’s Knox Tavern Cup and all senior matches were abandoned.…
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Full service for town’s drivers
NEW Belgrave Motors is a licensed roadworthy tester, boasts a full mechanical workshop and offers friendly service to its customers. Experienced staff can fit child…
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Isherwood shows form at Emerald
By Dennis Fuller THE first round of the three-round Maurie Murphy Summer Cup began at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday in great conditions. Maurie Murphy…
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UN awards
GEMBOOK’S long-awaited sewerage system upgrade was last week highly commended at the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards. The town’s sewerage strategy…
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Ambos dispute delay
By Tania Martin THE Metropolitan Ambulance Service has disputed claims that it took 28 minutes to arrive on the scene of a car accident in…
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New toilet block cost slammed
By Tania Martin KNOX City Council has defended a project that will see a $600,000 toilet block built in Boronia. This comes after Knox Ratepayers…
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Check before you chop
HILLS people are being warned against removing any trees or shrubs from their yards without a planning permit. Shire of Yarra Range mayor Tim Heenan…