Tag: News
Roundabout farewell
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
CASEY MP Tony Smith has pledged to say goodbye to the Montrose roundabout if the Coalition wins the upcoming election.
As part...
Students leading fight on drugs
By PETER DOUGLAS
SIX students from Emerald Secondary College are winning high praise over an anti-drugs campaign being developed for their peers.
The group, who call...
State of the art
HILLS-based artist Katherine Reynolds, centre, recently jumped over the other side of the art fence, offering herself as a subject for a portrait. The...
Lachlan a triple-zero hero
By PETER DOUGLAS
AT just eight years old, Gembrook youngster Lachlan Ruck has proved he can be counted on in a crisis.
The cool-headed student at...
Grants up for grabs
DO you have an idea for a community, arts or heritage project?
Apply now for the Yarra Ranges Council ‘Grants for Community Program’ and turn...
Lantern parade in Belgrave
NOW is the time to start making your own lanterns to be a part of the 10th annual Belgrave Lantern Parade on Saturday, 18...
Final piece to pavilion funds puzzle
By PETER DOUGLAS
A FEDERAL re-election commitment could see the construction of a first-class pavilion at the Monbulk Recreation Reserve.
In what would be the final...
Four phone towers promised
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
CASEY MP Tony Smith paid a visit to the Mount Evelyn football ground with Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash to announce...
Knox capital works budget
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
KNOX City Council tabled its proposed budget for the 2016-'17 financial year at a special council meeting on Tuesday 3 May.
The...
Raising the flag for history
ROYAL Australian Navy personnel from HMAS Cerberus enjoyed a history lesson of a more interactive variety at the Mt Evelyn RSL on the afternoon...
Lion share for StopPitt
By PETER DOUGLAS
NEVER underestimate the power of community people to make significant change.
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt emphasised this message when announcing more than...
Billy to keep economy steaming ahead
By PETER DOUGLAS
AS THE federal election race heats up, the funding promises are coming in thick and fast.
Potentially, this could be a boon for...