A lifetime of teaching: 55 years in the classroom
Mount Dandenong Primary School has paid homage to John Burgan, after the Victorian Government recognised him for an astonishing 55 years of service to...
A star is born
It used to be that you needed to discover something in space if you wanted the thrill of naming it, but a new competition...
Support for Sassafras survey
A focused group of passionate and determined residents, businesses and organisations has come together under the banner of the Sassafras Village Group (SVG).
With the...
Demystifying death
Death. It's hardly the go-to topic of conversation with your partner after a hard day at the office.
But most of us go to such...
CCTV cameras ensure CFA station security
A generous donation of CCTV cameras from SECUREcorp will ensure that the Menzies Creek CFA equipment remains safe and secure.
Volunteer Member at Menzies Creek,...
Ribbons of Green restoring our habitat
More than 800,000 indigenous plants have been planted in the last twelve years of Council’s Ribbons of Green program, offsetting emissions and improving the...
Tragic end to search for missing Ferntree Gully man Jeremy Boyden
The body of missing hiker Jeremy Boyden has been found in Victoria’s alpine region after an almost week-long search.
His body was found today near...
Awards for local champions
We all know someone who always goes the extra mile to build a stronger community.
The parent at the local sporting club that stays back...
Police locate dog of missing man Jeremy Boyden near Dargo
Police have located the dog belonging to missing man Jeremy Boyden about 4pm yesterday near Dargo High Plains Road, Dargo.
The search for Jeremy continues...
Monbulk College students complete World Challenge in Cambodia
On 22 June, 13 year 10 Monbulk College students left Australia for Cambodia, to participate in the World Challenge.
While in Cambodia, the Monbulk...
The round-up
Man hit by bus
A bus struck a man in his sixties on Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Menzies Creek about 7pm on Friday 19 July.
It’s believed...
Time to play
Families in Olinda celebrated as a new $1.8 million nature-based place space was officially opened at the former Olinda Public Golf course.
The opening on...
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How to conserve your fuel on long summer trips
With Christmas and Boxing Day done and dusted for another year, many people will be hitting the road for a summer getaway.
Fuel prices have...
