School raises crisis cash
By Tania MartinOLINDA Primary School has raised just over $7000 in less than three weeks after going public about its funding plight that might...
MP lashes out at Libs
GAY independent Silvan MP Andrew Olexander has spoken out for the first time since his public expulsion from the Liberal Party in December last...
Billy’s
A GEMBROOK trader said the town plans to make the most of a new Puffing Billy service after its winter train service was shut...
Kokoda tribute on track
BATTALIONS of schoolchildren are due to march in a spirit of respect and remembrance in Ferntree Gully this week.
Up to 450 children from 17...
Mt Dandenong poet releases fourth book
- Tania MartinMT DANDENONG poet Jerry Hughes has put pen to paper to produce his fourth book.
Mr Hughes’ love of language led him...
Wooden it be nice to build
RENOVATIONS and value adding to your home can be a breeze with help from local company Demak Timber and Hardware.
The Ferntree Gully firm provides...
Mango’s medal
By Dennis Fuller
BIG Huey pulled the plug on Saturday so Emerald golfers had quite a few litres of moisture to contend with.
Stephen ‘Mango’ Maguire...
Hospital to receive day surgery
By Ed MerrisonTHE Angliss Hospital will received a new $1.3-million day surgery unit, one of a suite of major developments.
Health Minister Bronwyn Pike announced...
Hawks go back to back
By Steve Brown
THE Rowville Hawks won back-to-back Knox Tavern Cups when they defeated Lysterfield by 137 runs at Seebeck Oval.
After waiting 51 years for...
Council off the sidelines
By Ed MerrisonKNOX City Council has signalled its intent to be ahead of the game in dealing with the growth of soccer.
The council announced...
Yes to gym, childcare centre
A NEW childcare centre and gymnasium have been approved in Emerald by Cardinia Shire Council.
Council last week gave notice of its decision to grant...
Works fell forest giant
VICROADS completed the first stage of its roadside maintenance program by removing a hazardous tree from Monbulk Road in Belgrave recently.
The Mountain Ash was...
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Nickell returns to council after 20 years
Ex-councillor David Nickell has been elected to the council over two decades since he last served, defeating incumbent Jeff Springfield and ending his two-term...
