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Tavern crushed, yet spirits high
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THEY say you can’t keep a good man down, and that sentiment is true for the owners of the Micawber Tavern squashed...
New look mural’s rich tale
By MELISSA MEEHAN
UPWEY’S mural has had a fresh lick of paint, and can now share the town’s history with residents and visitors alike.
Although...
Sleeping rough
By MELISSA MEEHAN
IT’S been a long, cold winter.
But despite the weather, former councillor and Mount Evelyn resident Tim Heenan is again sleeping rough...
Luna’s Top Dog
By JODIE SYMONDS
TECOMA’S Bede Carroll has been named the first ‘Top Dog’ after winning a meaty Hot Dog eating challenge last weekend.
Mr Carroll snagged...
Story of the big red firetruck
By MELISSA MEEHAN
IT’S not your average library.
There were flashing lights, sirens and even a fire fighting hose.
In partnership with the Ferntre Gully...
Blokes backed
By RUSSELL BENNETT
THE Hills Men’s Shed is finally up and running, more than six months after its official opening.
Recent battles against vandals spraying graffiti...
Club bags service awards
By MELISSA MEEHAN
A FRIENDLY smile and warm welcome has earned Monbulk Bowling Club two customer service awards. At the Frontier Hospitality Presentation Night, Monbulk...
The first shot
By MELISSA MEEHAN
FORMER Montrose resident Major Charles Morris ordered the first shot of World War I to be fired from Point Nepean as a...
Quirky clothing proves a hit
By MELISSA MEEHAN
BEN Grealy challenges anyone to say or think of the word goat without cracking a smile.
“Whenever you hear the name goat...
Pool fight gathers pace
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THE fight to save Olinda’s pool continues.
The Save the Olinda Pool Committee held a community meeting on Thursday night to update...
Disaster ready
By MELISSA MEEHAN
Emerald geared up to face any calamity...
SHOULD the town face a flood, fire or any other type of natural disaster, Emerald will...
Class connect
By MELISSA MEEHAN
Community house learning reaches out to remote communities...
CLASSES held in Ferntree Gully could be broadcast to small country towns in an effort...
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Searching for a new neighbourhood house provider
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking funding submissions for a neighbourhood house provider to deliver services tailored to the community...
