In the swim
By Paul PickeringMONBULK Aquatic Centre will celebrate National Families Week this Saturday, 19 May, with a range of fun activities for kids and parents...
Few surprises in decision
By Melissa DonchiTHE council’s decision to refuse recommendation for a proposed Safeway supermarket in Mt Evelyn was expected from both parties last week.
But while...
Store shelved
By Melissa DonchiTHE developer who wants to build a Safeway supermarket in Mt Evelyn says he has not decided whether to appeal against the...
Win for
By Paul Pickering
FERNTREE Gully’s Dr Helen Cox has won Victoria’s top medical award for her research into Uzbekistan’s devastating tuberculosis epidemic.
Dr Cox, 39,...
Budget blow to railways
By Paul PickeringTHE Federal Government’s failure to allocate budgetary funds to public transport projects is a missed opportunity says Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) chairman...
A safer way to walk
THE Shire of Yarra last week announced a $150,000 footpath construction for Mt Evelyn.
Residents will soon be able to walk safely along Swansea Road...
Selimovic a true winner
By Dennis FullerEDIN Selimovic (5) became the new club champion of Emerald Golf Club on Saturday.
With a five-stroke lead going into the last round,...
MP rates rebuke
By Tania MartinEVELYN MP Christine Fyffe has denied waging a personal war against the Shire of Yarra Ranges despite questioning a recent rate rise...
Smiles for birthday PM
By Ed MerrisonUPWEY-BELGRAVE RSL was bursting at the seams with media, politicians and community groups last week as Prime Minister John Howard chose to...
Cotton on to Egypt
Egyptian cotton is widely recognised as the finest in the world said Raithe Handiman, co-owner of Blessed Earth in Selby.
“This reputation has been reinforced...
Feeding problems
By Ed MerrisonRESIDENTS are being asked to help tackle bored cockatoos who are spending their leisure time chewing chunks out of window frames.
Tecoma resident...
Chasing a career dream
- Ed MerrisonIT’S A LONG way to Long Island, but Garth Nevin’s passion is taking him from the outer east to East Coast USA.
Garth,...
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International voices shine at Woorilla Poetry Prize ceremony
A globally recognised competition, the Woorilla Poetry Prize celebrated another successful year in Emerald on Sunday 17 November.
Despite the challenging Melbourne weather, more than...
