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Push for homes
By Paul PickeringKNOX City Council last week unveiled an action plan to respond to the municipality’s housing affordability crisis, establishing the Knox Affordable Housing Reference…
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Teacher offers up her centre ideas
By Tania MartinTEACHER Sue Graham of Monbulk Primary School has returned to Australia with a pocket full of ideas for the town’s community centre project.…
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Volunteer groups rewarded
VOLUNTEERS in the hills have received a $150,000 handout from the Federal Government in the latest round of the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants announced last…
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Hawks are heroes again
Seniors Monbulk 18.16.124 d Upwey-Tecoma 10.12.72. MONBULK are the 2006 champions of both the football and netball after two heroic wins over Upwey-Tecoma on the…
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Police wages push
By Tania MartinTHE Victorian Police Association gathered at Lilydale last week to campaign for better pay and conditions for police officers across the Dandenong Ranges.…
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Crash spots inquiry
MT DANDENONG Tourist Road has been pinpointed as one of five high-risk accident areas in the hills. Sergeant Tony Haining of Olinda police, in conjunction…
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A great excuse
By Tania MartinFOR Samuel, Benjamin and Phoebe Henson, the MS Readathon was a great excuse to bury their heads in a good book. These Mt…
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All-Stars coming to Knox
THE Knox Ford Raiders will play against the FIBA Oceania All-Stars on Tuesday, February 13, at Knox Converse Stadium. Invited to play against the very…
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Street closure anger
By Tania MartinA NUMBER of Monbulk traders are angry over the temporary closure of the town’s main streets on Friday for the Jayco Herald Sun…
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Lawler in the spotlight
AFTER being promised moisture from above by the weather pundits, Emerald Golf Club was treated to a sparkling day and fabulous course conditions. Graeme Lawler…
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School proud of ambience
TUCKED away in Belgrave, St Thomas More Primary School is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. A recent face-lift to the school with wonderful refurbishments…
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Road to ruin
By Ed MerrisonBELGRAVE Heights residents have warned the Shire of Yarra Ranges it is playing a dangerous game by neglecting to seal and widen their…