Tag: News
Lessons in nature
AN innovative education program that enables students to spend a week in a ‘forest classroom’ at the Dandenong Ranges National Park was launched by...
Heed siren’s call
By MELISSA MEEHAN
CALLING all budding firefighters - Upwey Fire Brigade is giving those a little too young to join the CFA a chance to...
Trawl through the treasures
ONE man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
So why not head down to the Selby Fire Brigade Fair and Fire Awareness Information Day.
This Saturday...
Ann’s sapphire shines
By REBECCA BILLS
ROTARIAN Ann Wheeler has been awarded the prestigious Sapphire Pin of the Paul Harris Fellow Award for her distinguished service.
Over the...
Firies find their speaking voice
By REBECCA BILLS
SEVEN Country Fire Association (CFA) members from around the Hills have recently completed a public speaking introduction program.
Jim Armstrong from the Mount...
Back to battle
By MELISSA MEEHAN
Campaigner returns after 50 years to save pool...
HE’S saved the Olinda Pool before and resident John Faull is adamant he can do...
Town liberated
By REBECCA BILLS and MELISSA MEEHAN
Foreign invaders have prompted residents to take back their high street...
BREAKOUT QUOTE
“I don’t like to say this but it...
Tower team at the top
UPWEY’S firefighters took to the stairs of the Eureka Tower on the weekend, raising more than $1200.
Upwey CFA young guns Ashley Nealon, Jack...
Body art booms
By JESSE GRAHAM
TATTOO lovers have a weekend of entertainment and art-appreciation approaching as the Australian Tattoo and Body Art Expo returns for another year.
Jamin...
Plan to be ready
By MELISSA MEEHAN
FOR those who live with bushfire the Community Bank Safety Expo is coming up and is the perfect opportunity to get advice...
More strength to the mo
MOVEMBER is here and the boys at the Kalorama - Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade are doing their best to raise vital funds and awareness...
Firefighters step up for charity
MOST people would take the elevator. But these guys are taking the stairs - in full fire fighting gear.
Climbing to the top of...