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Monthly school market
OLINDA Primary School held the first of a series of monthly cafe-markets last week showcasing local and homemade produce and larder. The markets are an…
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Striking sea gems
LUSTROUS Tahitian Black Pearls, South Seas and cultured pearls, pearl jewellery and settings make a stunning display at Tiare Black Pearl in Olinda. Visitors will…
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Sun shines on Winterfest
By Tania MartinTHE Emerald Winterfest has been labelled as the biggest festival in the Dandenong Ranges after more than 10,000 people attended the event on…
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Debt for the environment
KNOX City Council is considering borrowing $1.4 million to fund an increased short-term commitment to reducing greenhouse emissions. The council, which recently came under fire…
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Rose help smells sweet
By Tania MartinA MONBULK woman last week voiced her gratitude after Monbulk Rose Farm donated 40 plants to her after vandals smashed her tree guards…
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Potato stamp of approval
By Tania MartinA GEMBROOK potato farmer has described a Federal Government victory over food labelling laws as a step forward for Australian agriculture. La Trobe…
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Monbulk College donation
MONBULK College students donated packet and canned food to drought stricken farmers recently. The college’s Student Representative Council last week held an outofuniform day and…
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City advice at country rates
TOP quality solicitors and conveyancing staff form the backbone of local law practice Neesham White Gentle. The long-established Monbulk practice provides a comprehensive range of…
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Mayor’s money
By Ed MerrisonTHE long-term finances of Knox and its people are the major concern of new mayor Jim Penna. The Baird Ward councillor was elected…
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Train ride to make history
By Tania MartinTHE Make Poverty History campaign is coming to Knox and Emerald next weekend to help raise awareness of worldwide poverty. Emerald residents Emmanuelle…
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Mobile moves on as library opens
– Tania MartinEMERALD’S mobile library said a fond farewell to the town last week after more than 10 years amid excitement over the opening of…
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Elvis set for bushfire comeback
By Tania MartinGOVERNMENT agencies fear this summer will bring blazes similar to the 1983 Ash Wednesday brushfires. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and…
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