News
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Soccer club arson probe
By MELISSA MEEHAN and JODIE SYMONDS POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire that has left the Mooroolbark Junior Soccer Club without clubrooms. Detective Senior Constable…
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Passing of veteran
By REBECCA BILLS WELL-known Mount Evelyn Returned Services League (RSL) member Ralph Groube Proctor sadly passed away early this week. Born 20 February, 1915 in…
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Saving Joshua
By MELISSA MEEHAN HE’S only six and should have his whole life ahead of him. But Joshua Schwarz is facing a tough battle. Today the…
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Hi-tech leap in class
By JODIE SYMONDS SILVAN students are learning in leaps and bounds with the introduction of new iPads in the classroom. Silvan Primary School acting principal…
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Crime novelist finds her destiny
By JODIE SYMONDS LOCAL crime writer Sandi Wallace’s dream of becoming an author has become thrillingly true. The Mount Dandenong writer’s novel was recognised at…
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Bank warms to RSL
By REBECCA BILLS MOUNT Evelyn RSL has been granted $3300 by the Mount Evelyn Community Bank for a new air-conditioning unit. Last Thursday Mount Evelyn…
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Friends say goodbye
By JESSE GRAHAM HE WAS described by many as an inspirational and kind-hearted young man. Last week, almost 1000 friends and family gathered at Discovery…
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Leadership win an honour
By REBECCA BILLS MONBULK Secondary College students Sam Dekkers and John Riddell are two of 3506 students across Australia to receive ADF Long Tan Leadership…
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With and without
By JODIE SYMONDS A local author is bringing new meaning with her new children’s book. The educational story written and illustrated by Kayleen West is…
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Tree scrapped/Public art cops VicRoads’ ire
By REBECCA BILLS “WATCH this roundabout,” said Monbulk Business Network President John Coleman after the Monbulk Christmas Tree was ordered to be taken down. The…
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Ready for pool fight
By MELISSA MEEHAN A NEWLY-formed committee will fight tooth and nail to save the Olinda Pool. Last month, the Yarra Ranges Council announced that they…
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Councillor leads revolt
By DANIELLE GALVIN A RATES revolt campaign is starting up in the Cardinia shire – led by one outspoken Central Ward councillor. Cr Collin Ross…