News
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Tobacco sales stubbed
COCKATOO’S General Store has been banned from selling tobacco products for three months from 27 March after staff were caught illegally selling cigarettes to a…
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Taste of McVictory
By JESSE GRAHAM Protesters vow to never surrender THE controversial Tecoma McDonald’s opened its doors to the public yesterday, with protesters vowing to stay at…
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Tick for campus buy-back
By JESSE GRAHAM EDUCATION in the Yarra Ranges has been pushed into the spotlight for the upcoming state election, with Labor announcing it will revive…
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Fire danger still there
By REBECCA BILLS FIRE restrictions may have been lifted yesterday (Monday) however Mount Evelyn CFA Captain Jim Armstrong said residents still need to be cautious.…
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Playground nets support
By REBECCA BILLS THE Montrose Community Playground has a new wheelchair friendly spinning net and miniature Montrose Community Bank Branch ATM thanks to community support.…
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Principal steams ahead to retirement
By MELISSA MEEHAN SOME could say he’s become part of the furniture, others say he’s the very fabric of what makes a great school. Monbulk…
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National champ
By REBECCA BILLS Mum in the zone as she aims for Olympics… MACCELSFIELD mum Amanda Reynolds is one step closer to Rio after winning the…
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Elusive platypus spotted
A FEMALE platypus in Lilydale, 10 years after she was first discovered, was a key highlight of the spring platypus survey of the Yarra River…
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Briefly
Step up security BELGRAVE police have warned fitness fanatics using the 1000 Steps to leave their handbags and personal items at home. Again, police are…
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Festive air for top citizens
ANOTHER fabulous Funfest rests its weary head after a fantastic day with perfect weather on Sunday. Organisers said there were so many people to thank…
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Burger breakthrough
By JESSE GRAHAM, FROM TECOMA MCDONALDS THE first person through the door of Tecoma’s McDonald’s restaurant was Cheyenne Holtham, who ordered a Quarter Pounder with…
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Freedom for the fries
By JESSE GRAHAM, FILED FROM TECOMA MCDONALDS TECOMA McDonald’s is minutes away from opening, with crowds from both sides of the debate piling in front…