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A new life after alcohol dries up
By Tania MartinA MENZIES Creek man has warned hills people of the dangers of over indulging with alcohol this Christmas. Ian Gasson, a recovering alcoholic,…
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Family cabin retreat on offer
ESCAPE from the hassle of busy city life and discover the wonders of nature at Wombat Valley Wild Country Cabins in 65 hectares of relaxing…
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In the family way
By Tania MartinFAMILY First is hoping to poll the family vote at the upcoming Federal elections with the help of two new hills candidates. Daniel…
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Call for animal code
FORTUNATELY, here in Australia, we have animal welfare legislation to protect animals from cruel treatment. If I confined my pet dog in such a way…
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Bid to crack nut plan
By Tania MartinA VICTORIAN Civil and Administration Tribunal hearing will go ahead after the Shire of Yarra Ranges stood firm on its decision to refuse…
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Poll war on weeds
INCUMBENT La Trobe MP Jason Wood has made an 11th-hour pitch for the green vote in the hills, pledging a re-election commitment of $3 million…
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Activist steps up live export ban
By Tania Martin MONBULK animal rights activist Jenny Moxham has called for the Federal Government to end live export, while canvassing support from hills residents.…
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Skills of skate boarding
SKATE BOARDING enthusiasts will have the opportunity to show off their gnarly skills at a clinic in Gembrook in January. The clinic will be held…
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New water ways
By Tania Martin OLINDA’S award winning landscaper Phil Johnson is leading the way in promoting water saving gardens. His company, Greenmark Landscapes, recently took out…
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Green fingers
By Tania Martin WOMBAT Gully Plant Farm’s three retail outlets in Emerald, Berwick and Hoppers Crossing continue to pride themselves on their plant range, quality…
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Basking in sun’s glow
KNOX City Council will install a series of solar panels on two of its buildings. The $120,000 project will see the panels set up on…
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