Rescue relief
The Dandenong Ranges is made up of a myriad of small communities similar to that of Beaconsfield, Tasmania, scene of last week’s mine rescue....
Calls for bus push
By Ed MerrisonTHE Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has warned the State Government not to blow a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to deliver infrastructure and services...
‘Disneyland’ bid
DEVELOPERShave been told the Dandenong Ranges is not a fairytale theme park for their outlandish building concepts.
Shire of Yarra Ranges Streeton Ward councillor Noel...
Poor tax bust-up
By Ed MerrisonA PROPOSED garbage charge designed to even out rates across Knox has been slammed as ‘a tax on the poor’.
Dobson Ward councillor...
Council promotes budget
By Ed MerrisonKNOX City Council has released a budget proposal for next year which it says achieves key aims of controlling rate rises without...
It’s sunny side up for Sheedy
By Ed MerrisonFOOTBALL coaching legend Kevin Sheedy entertained high flying early risers at a business breakfast at the Knox Civic Centre last week.
Mr Sheedy...
Doctor eases practice stress
By Ed MerrisonEMERALD doctors received a much-needed morale boost when a fellow GP decided to come back to the Hills last week.
Dr Vassili Lapchine,...
Women put heart and soles forward
By Ed MerrisonWOMEN of the Hills have welcomed a boost to keep the heart of the communities pumping.
Team leaders from five of the...
Collection countdown
SHIREof Yarra Ranges residents have only three days left to have their say on a proposed fortnightly green waste collection service.
The council sent out...
Ramble with Billy
ENJOYING the magic of Puffing Billy on weekends and public holidays from Gembrook to Emerald Lake Park is now possible as the railway introduces...
Bike race gear change
By Tania MartinTHE Dandenong Ranges has been overlooked this year as a contender for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, but organisers say that it...
Silvan Reserve set for major upgrade
By Paul Pickering
THE Silvan Recreational Reserve is set for a new year makeover, with resurfacing, drainage and irrigations works beginning at the end of...
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$10k reward offered for kangaroo killer
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the illegal shooting of several kangaroos at Cardinia Reservoir Park two weeks ago.
Victoria Police responded...
