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Grants seminars
LEARNING how to write successful grant applications is a handy skill for everyone connected with clubs and associations. Knox City Council is hosting a free…
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Full steam ahead for first Billy trip
RELIVING boyhood memories of his favourite steam engine, Don Richards has re-released his storybook Puffing Billy’s Fabulous First Day. The former Upwey man has had…
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Woman shot in bungled heist
By Tania MartinTWO armed bandits threatened to blow off an Olinda restaurant manager’s head as they attempted to steal his bag of bread rolls. Instead,…
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Doves for Melissa
By Tania Martin ALWAYS having a friendly smile for everyone is how Monbulk residents remember Melissa Hobbs, who died in a car accident last month.…
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Demand grows
By Libby Wood CALL in for a browse or stop and have a chat with the friendly and helpful staff at Gee Jays Fashions in…
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Street party
A STREET party will mark the opening of the GembrookCockatoo branch of the Bendigo Community Bank next month. Over the last five years Cockatoo and…
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Work program success
By Tania Martin COONARA Community House has been praised for helping five foothills people in their struggle to find employment. La Trobe MP Jason Wood…
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College students rock on with a class act
By Tania MartinEMERALD Secondary College students put on the performance of a lifetime last week to take home third place in the Premier Division of…
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Ready to step out
CHILDREN grow and flourish at Mount Evelyn Christian School (MECS) within a warm and caring environment. Located in Melbourne’s outer eastern foothills, MECS caters for…
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Councils chalk out game plan
By Tania Martin HILLS soccer players scratching for pitch space can now have their say on the future of the sport with consultation beginning on…
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Fire safety boost
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges has announced that Kalorama will receive a new 23,000litre firefighting water tank as part of the launch of its operation…
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Big finish not enough for Upwey
PLAYING in the grand final of the Eastern Metropolitan Roamers Competition held on the excellent Boronia grass greens in perfect weather conditions, the Upwey-Tecoma side…