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Retail growth plan barred
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges has refused a restaurant and retail shop development in Olinda because of a shortage of car parking. The…
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Child concerns
By Tania MartinLABOR candidate for La Trobe Rodney Cocks has promised to build a childcare centre in Upwey if elected on Saturday. Mr Cocks said…
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Centre double clicks with youth
By Tania MartinCOCKATOO man Greg Saunders is on a personal crusade to tackle the hills youth crisis. He has moved into a shop in McBride…
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Cricket woes for juniors
MONBULK’S Under 17(2) batted last week, making 9/81, with Michael Bednarz 17 and Justin Sproules 15. On the second day, Belgrave took the win with…
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School visit fun
FRIENDLY pirates, a sleepy scarecrow, a princess and a white rabbit caused a lot of fun at Mountain District Christian School during the month of…
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Toilet clean-up in the can
– Paul PickeringIN RESPONSE to incessant public concern, Knox City Council has endorsed a plan to overhaul its network of public toilets. Having completed an…
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Bandits roll over
By Tania Martin A FORMER Belgrave woman and her ex-de facto husband have been committed to stand trial for the bungled armed raid on the…
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Supervisor offers protection to crossing school students
FERNTREE Gully students crossing a busy stretch of road are to receive temporary protection from a crossing supervisor. Knox City Council voted last week to…
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Spin service Frank Stewart in Belgrave is your local washing machine service.
IT’S SO handy to have the name and contact number of a washing machine or drier repair man as these indispensable machines always seem to…
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Club’s cocktail mix
By Tania Martin MONBULK Rotary Club has invited the community to its annual cocktail party to be held at Friends On The Hill on Wednesday,…
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Decision seals road scheme
– Tania MartinAN EMERALD road construction scheme now has the seal of approval. After months of speculation over the need for the scheme, the Victorian…
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The sublime tastes of Saffron
INDIAN and Tandoori cuisine at its finest is created in the pristine kitchens of Saffron Cottage in Tecoma by a team of experienced chefs intent…