Tag: News
It’s a grand addition
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
THE new 150 seat spectator grandstand at the Morrison Reserve athletics track in Mount Evelyn is under construction and set to be...
Trees get the chop
By PETER DOUGLAS
FIFTY-THREE trees will be removed from road reserves within the Selby and Belgrave areas to enable the installation of sewerage systems.
At its...
Convention upgrade row
By PETER DOUGLAS
YARRA Ranges Council has paved the way for an extensive amenities upgrade at the Convention Centre at Belgrave Heights.
In front of a...
Respect shown in rival Safe Schools rallies
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
TWO groups of demonstrators took to the streets on Belgrave last week to voice their opinions on the Safe Schools Program.
The Australian...
Gold’s the goal for Rio-ready rower
By PETER DOUGLAS
A GOLD medal dream at this year’s Rio Paralympics is another step closer for Macclesfield super mum Amanda Reynolds.
After she “smashed” her...
Hands-on health
TECOMA Primary School students recently received a unique insight into the Angliss Hospital.
Grades 1 and 2 students visited the hospital on Friday 18 March...
$20m for new Angliss
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
DEPUTY Premier and parliamentary member for Monbulk James Merlino attended the Angliss Hospital on Monday 21 March to unveil the plans for...
Chipping in for health hub
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
STATE and federal MPs joined members of Yarra Ranges Shire Council for the official turning of the sod ceremony for the new...
Soaring to great heights
By PETER DOUGLAS
MOUNT Lilydale Mercy College and Lilydale Primary School students were treated to a good old-fashioned fly-over on Thursday, 17 March.
A former Mercy...
Hills inspires children’s book
By PETER DOUGLAS
HILLS-based author Pauline Hosking’s children’s novel ‘Cinnamon Stevens - Crime Buster’ will be launched locally next month.
The launch will take place at...
Pilot killed in crash
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
LIGHT aircraft pilot from Mount Evelyn, Ian Cook, has been confirmed as deceased after his plane crashed at the Yarrawonga Airport on...
MP’s road safety pledge
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
FEDERAL MP Jason Wood has made a commitment to make the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road safer for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
Mr Wood...