Tag: News
House closes doors
By REBECCA BILLS
MORRISIONS House has announced its closure with former CEO Jan Simmons shocked and saddened by the news.
Ms Simmons, who had been with...
Morrisons closes
COMMUNITY service provider Morrisons House has announced it is closing after 35 years, following recent speculation over its future.
Concerns were raised after CEO Jan...
Clean shaven after 30 years
By REBECCA BILLS
AFTER 30 years with a beard, Mount Evelyn local Greg Carrick will be shaving it off to raise money for cancer research.
Taking...
Sympathy scam
By MELISSA MEEHAN
Joshua's battle with cancer takes different turn
INTERNET trolls have stolen the identity of an Upwey family whose son battles an inoperable brain...
Police raid kilsyth gym
A GYM in Kilsyth was raided as part of a number of warrants targeting Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) properties across the state.
Police arrested a...
Fuming over flouting fire warnings
By MELISSA MEEHAN
HILLS residents have slammed lycra-clad weekend cyclists for ignoring fire danger warnings in the Dandenong Ranges.
Roger Willsher has lived in the...
Pool report in pipeline
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THE FATE of the Olinda Pool still hangs in the balance, with council officers expected to table a report on the pool...
Crash mayhem
By REBECCA BILLS
TWO vehicles collided in peak-hour traffic at the York Road intersection on Thursday, causing mayhem for drivers.
About 4.30pm, a Ford collided with...
Kitchen king call
By JESSE GRAHAM
DANDENONG Ranges residents are calling for a world-renowned foodie to set up shop and for residents to unite behind the cause, as...
Generous donation lets Melba help others in need
By MELISSA MEEHAN
THE generosity of a local family will help those with disabilities get out about in the community.
Mount Evelyn based not-for-profit organisation, Melba...
Calls increase for cat ban
By MELISSA MEEHAN
A FORMER park ranger has supported calls for a cat ban for properties near the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
John Lloyd retired...
Fuming over flouting ban
By MELISSA MEEHAN
FIREFIGHTERS have again slammed the gall of people continuing to use the 1000 steps on days of Total Fire Ban.
Despite many...
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Chestnut Fest success, despite sour note
Kalorama Chestnut Festival goers attended in record numbers this year as the humble community event hit its 40th anniversary running.
Shortly after all the...
