Tag: News
Boost for preschool garden
AN outdoor garden and art-based learning activities at the Gembrook Preschool Association will be funded by a $1200 grant.
The preschool is just one...
Campaign targets high-risk road
By MELISSA MEEHAN
DRIVERS take note - police will be out in full force over summer.
Police will be targeting Belgrave-Gembrook Road between Clematis and...
Campus shutdown leads to conviction
SWINBURNE University breached the Fair Work Act by failing to consult with staff and the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) over its decision last...
Nature study earns eco-boost
STUDENTS at Ferny Creek Primary School know all about their local ecosystems.
In recognition of the students' work auditing the school habitat, the school...
On the trail of riding strategy
By REBECCA BILLS
A NEW equestrian strategy for Cardinia shire could see a 235 kilometre horse trail network for recreational trail riding.
The proposed horse trail...
Secret party’s merry dance
By MELISSA MEEHAN
IT’S taken social media by storm, but police are still trying to make contact with the organisers of the Yarra Valley Secret...
Legal action dropped
FAST food chain McDonalds has agreed to drop legal action against the Tecoma 8.
Those against the controversial development have protested since 2011.
Last month,...
New sun bed law welcomed
By REBECCA BILLS
A MOUNT Evelyn spray tan operator has welcomed new legislation which bans sun beds.
Spray Tans by Sally owner Sally Robbins said women...
Police briefs
Arrest over 1984 kidnap
KNOX Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives have arrested a man following an historical abduction and sexual assault.
A...
In a tight spot
By MELISSA MEEHAN
CUSTOMERS, commuters and traders are fighting for parking spaces in Upwey as the area struggles to accommodate the growing number of cars...
Safety felling
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THE TREES have been removed, but Emerald’s Worrell Reserve is not yet an official Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP).
It is expected that...
Hail taxi rank funding
By REBECCA BILLS
A NEW initiative means local councils can now apply for funding to improve the safety, quality and amenity of taxi ranks in...
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Yarra Valley Water customer service staff shine bright at the Auscontact...
Yarra Valley Water’s customer service trainer Elisha Brayshaw has won the
Training Professional of Year (VIC/TAS) at the 2024 Auscontact Awards.
Run by the Australian Contact...
