Police hot on the trail
EMERALD Police are fed up with young people who are ‘blatantly ignoring the law’ by riding unregistered motorbikes without a licence.
Police are warning youths...
Lucas spurs Hawks
By Gary Wragg
NINE goals from second-gamer Shaun Lucas were instrumental in Monbulk’s huge win over a weakened Mount Evelyn in round 14 of the...
Councillors say there’s no need for a pay rise
By Paul PickeringTWO foothills councillors say they are sceptical about calls to increase pay for members of local government.
Last week, the Municipal Association of...
Raiders through to grand finals
THE Knox Ford Raiders Big V Youth League Women have made it through to the grand final series for the third straight season after...
Road funding deal sealed
By Tania MartinGEMBROOK residents have won a 20-year battle to have their road upgraded following a $2 million Federal Government cash boost.
La Trobe MP...
Group digs in
A MONTROSE environmental group is calling for the Shire of Yarra Ranges to put a stop to the expansion of the town’s quarry.
Montrose Environmental...
Book wonders
STUDENTS at Mountain District Christian School enjoyed a fun filled introduction to Book Week.
Characters from children’s books appeared in a spontaneous pantomime to excite...
VCAT face-off
By Tania MartinCARDINIA shire councillor Ed Chatwin has vowed to make a personal stand against VCAT’s decision to approve a four-storey development in Emerald.
Despite...
Healer’s peace role
By Paul PickeringECCENTRIC Belgrave icon Des Burgen has been hailed as an Ambassador of Peace by the New York-based Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
The lifelong...
Handy summer tips
By Paul PickeringAS THE days get warmer and our gardens wake from a winter’s slumber, few people will need much convincing to drag themselves...
Jones emerges as supreme
By Dennis Fuller
PETER Jones reigned supreme in excellent conditions at the Emerald Golf Club on Saturday.
Jones (13), who whipped out his second 40 plus...
Schools pleased with scores
HILLS students have proven to be high achievers again this year with a number scoring 90 and above in their VCE results.
Monbulk College principal...