News
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Fire break critics
By MELISSA MEEHAN A MESS was left behind after recent fire break works in Olinda. Residents said they were devastated to find damaged trees and…
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Sense of community
By MELISSA MEEHAN STARTING out as a small bush hospital, long-term staff say the Angliss Hospital has never lost its sense of community. In the…
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Top fireman honoured
By BRIDGET SCOTT HE’S the mover and shaker, the organiser, and admittedly Graham Simpson was a born leader. Since 1978, he’s been part of the…
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Discrimination rejected
YARRA Ranges councillors united against the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act in their recent meeting, saying the amendments water down protection…
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Whole lotta strummin’ goin’ on
By LIA SPENCER THERE was a whole lot of strumming coming from the Gemco Players Community Theatre in Emerald on the weekend. Hundreds flocked to…
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It’s thanks all round
By KATH GANNAWAY PEOPLE who have served communities in the Yarra Ranges were brought together on 31 May for a special ‘thankyou’ on the National…
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Subdivide or sell
By MELISSA MEEHAN FOR people like Lang Baulch’s parents, the ability to subdivide their property is the difference between staying in the community and being…
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Resident doctor
By MELISSA MEEHAN DOCTOR Angelo Annunziata started out as a junior resident in 1992 at the Angliss Hospital. He then spent some time at other…
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The Angliss Hospital – through the years
1939 At the invitation of Sir Gilbert Chandler, Sir William Angliss donates funds to build a 10-bed bush nursing hospital on the existing “Chandler House”…
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Just lock it up
Briefly POLICE are pleading with motorists to lock their cars, whether parked in the driveway, in your garage or on the street. Lilydale CIU Detective…
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Tradie’s trip of a lifetime
By BESS ZEWDIE A LUCKY Lilydale resident will take the trip of a lifetime after winning a free ticket to the FIFA World Cup, held…
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Dining out on success
Monique Kuzeff THANKS to Stroke A Chord Choir and other supporters, Tasty Az was deservingly awarded the ‘Highly Commended Award’ at the Victorian Disability Sector…