Tag: News
From Upwey to Rio
By PETER DOUGLAS
AN ankle injury on the eve of Olympic selection has failed to curtail emerging Upwey star, Melissa Duncan.
Despite not running the 1500m...
Full steam ahead
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
PUFFING Billy CEO John Robinson says La Trobe MP Jason Wood's push to get old suburban train carriages, known as ‘Red Rattlers’,...
Roads row over cycling event
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
A WOMEN’S cycling event in the Dandenong Ranges has caused outrage among community members over road closures.
The RACV Ascent bicycle ride...
Rider killed in crash
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
A MOTORBIKE rider has lost his life in a two-vehicle crash on Burwood Highway in Upper Ferntree Gully this afternoon.
The crash occurred...
Caitlyn’s big win with $1m appeal
By PETER DOUGLAS
PLAY time for the ‘big kids’ is set to become more exciting at Lilydale Lake.
Responding to a letter from local student Caitlyn,...
Coaching clubs in ‘respect’
By PETER DOUGLAS
AS local football heats up in the region, an invaluable information resource has been delivered to club coaches, called ‘Be the Change!’
Initiated...
Mega tourism plan for Billy
By PETER DOUGLAS
CATCHING a heritage train from the city to Belgrave could become a reality, if La Trobe MP Jason Wood gets his way.
The...
Fire danger period draws to a close
THE Fire Danger Period for the Yarra Ranges Shire (those areas not included in the Metropolitan Fire District) is set to finish at 1am...
Vintage rally to fight on
By PETER DOUGLAS
ON the eve of the 60th anniversary of the Kalorama Vintage Car Rally, event organisers were shocked as Yarra Ranges Council advised...
Down to a fine art
NOW is the time to pencil in your schedule for the upcoming Dandenong Ranges Open Studios weekend. Art enthusiasts from around the region will...
Bank baton passed on
INAUGURAL chairman of the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Peter Marke is retiring after 18 years of leading the community banking enterprise.
The company started in...
Barney over bus shelter
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
TENSIONS between Cardinia Shire Council and Emerald Community House continue over a bus shelter used as a public art space and noticeboard.
Following...
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Entertainment set in local theatres
Karralyka Thjeatre
Songs of Bon Jovi – Sang by Rob Mills.
Featuring a band of some of Australia’s best musical backing Aussie superstar of stage and...
