Tag: News
Fund-raiser case before court
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
DISGRACED wellness blogger Belle Gibson has been taken to court by Consumer Affairs Victoria, accused of allegedly fraudulent fund-raising activities.
One...
Stand against the bullies
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
A TECOMA martial arts group is taking a stand against bullying in the Yarra Ranges.
Paragon Martial Arts has developed the...
Persistence pays off for weed program
By PETER DOUGLAS
IT’S a case of third time lucky for an anticipated weed-reduction program that is taking place in the Dandenong Ranges.
After...
Toilet build for cemetery
By PETER DOUGLAS
A NEW unisex toilet and storage area will soon be built at Emerald Cemetery.
Funded through the Greater Metropolitan Cemetery Trust...
Tribute to Angels
By PETER DOUGLAS AND RUSSELL BENNETT
FAMILY, sporting club members and local students were among the many grieving over the weekend after the loss of...
Firefighter bags coveted award
COCKATOO resident Graham Simpson was named the 2015 Stan Henwood Award winner at Cardinia Shire Council’s annual grants presentation dinner, held on Wednesday 1...
Field on bail
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
Murder accused released to custody of parents...
A FERNTREE Gully woman has been granted bail after being charged with the murder...
College opens doors to grieving students
By PETER DOUGLAS
EMERALD Secondary College yesterday opened its doors to many students reeling over the shock loss of three school friends.
Teens Jason Breakwell, Sharn...
Sports clubs mourn lost teens
By KATH GANNAWAY
EMERALD Football Netball Club is coming to grips today with the tragedy of yesterday's triple-fatality at Pound Road in Avonsleigh.
Three teenagers were...
Three dead in Avonsleigh crash
By JESSE GRAHAM
UPDATE: 6.45pm
THREE people have died in a major car crash this evening in Avonsleigh.
According to Victoria Police, a car with four occupants...
Handmade goods galore
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
ANOTHER successful Mount Evelyn Community market was held again over the weekend.
Local craftspeople, artisans, cooks and traders set up stalls...
Waging wasp war
By KATH GANNAWAY
A COMMERCIALLY available insecticide could hold the key to controlling, and possibly eradicating European wasps across Yarra Ranges according to...