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Learn how to play
THIS year at Cockatoo Children’s Centre, staff have focused on providing a fun learning environment through play. All rooms run the Program Flow style of…
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A taste of German visit
NINE German students have labelled a 10-week exchange program at Monbulk College as an unforgettable experience. The students are visiting from Schwin, a town located…
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Returning for study in 2007
MOUNTAIN District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully is the place to be in 2007 for those who wish to return to study and improve their…
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New CEO for Billy
By Tania Martin PUFFING Billy Tourist Railway Board last week fairwelled chief executive officer Ray Leivers while welcoming aboard his replacement, Andrew Stephens. After three-and-a-half…
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Pumps relieve blaze pressure
UPWEY Fire Brigade has been given a boost for the summer fire season following the donation of two new 1100 litre water transfer pumps. Local…
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Hills sun centre
By Tania MartinA MENZIES Creek man is calling for a community solar power centre to be set up in the Dandenong Ranges to help tackle…
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Club’s colour crazy
HILLS people can enjoy a slice of Canadian country-pop music when award-winning due Madviolet comes to town. The Selby Folk Club has scored a coupe…
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Course for driver control
By Judy WolffBRINGING good from tragedy has resulted in seven young drivers learning to deal with unexpected driving hazards. The Anthony and Travis Hall Foundation…
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Petrol hike forces car review
KNOX City Council will assess the cost of managing its fleet of vehicles as a result of increased petrol prices. Council’s director of engineering and…
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Best practice
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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Park to get a safety upgrade
JUST days after officially launching the new Belgrave Park, the Shire of Yarra Ranges has released plans for further streetscape works to improve access and…
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More power to people
By Paul PickeringRESIDENTS and businesses of the foothills will benefit from a more reliable power supply in coming months with the refurbishment and expansion of…