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Concerns rise over town
By Tania MartinEMERALD residents have called an urgent public meeting on Thursday to voice their objections to a proposed three story complex at 386 Belgrave-Gembrook…
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Charities in fight over profit claims
By Tania MartinA COCKATOO Opportunity Shop is calling for an apology from a Pakenham-based relief service. Neil Jones of the Nell Mitchell Op Shop has…
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Mad motorists appeal
By Tania Martin POLICE are calling for motorists to take their foot off the accelerator and stop speeding. Yarra Ranges Traffic Management Unit (TMU) Sergeant…
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Village under pressure
By Tania MartinEMERALD retirees fear they will be forced to sell their homes if a proposed four-storey complex goes ahead. Over the past month there…
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An eye on lyrebirds
LOCAL bird watchers are being called on to take part in dawn lyrebird surveys in the Dandenong Ranges National Park during July. The surveys are…
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Safety issue for slide
TWO Hawthorn youngsters were bitterly disappointed when visiting their grandparents in Emerald they found that the Emerald Lake Swimming Pool’s water slide was closed. Madeline…
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Van man has strong reputation
By Tania MartinKNOX Star, a new and used Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicle dealership in Bayswater, has a strong reputation for being an expert in its…
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Warning call after tree theft
By Tania MartinA MONBULK family has voiced its disappointment over the theft of an ornamental maple tree from its front yard. Pauline Posch said the…
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Family flees
A MOTHER’S quick actions got her two young children to safety after her Mr Evelyn house caught fire on Thursday, 12 January. Mt Evelyn CFA…
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Calls for better bus service go on
– Ed MerrisonFARE decreases for some outer suburb transport services will do little to improve the lot of local commuters, a transport advocacy group has…
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Cats scrape past Raiders
In a thrilling clash that showcased basketball at its best and in front of 1500 screaming fans, Geelong was always going to be a huge…
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Adrenaline flowing
By Ed Merrison FERNTREE Gully resident Rosie Baker cannot wait to relive the excitement of her relay run when fellow local residents are handed the…