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Men’s sheds told to get a share
LOCAL Men’s Shed groups are being encouraged to apply for Federal Government funding. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell encouraged groups to apply for a share in…
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Brad goes in to bat
By Mara Pattison-SowdenGEMBROOK MP Brad Battin has thrown his support behind Victoria’s flood-ravaged communities, packing sandbags and even picking up a cricket bat for the…
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Netballers wanted
SHERBROOKE Netball Association is looking for new players and teams to join its community-oriented competition. Players in the association range from six-year-olds to adults and…
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He’s King for a day
By Keith ThompsonTHE YVCA finally returned to action on the weekend after yet another week of rain delays and all-around frustration. In round 10 of…
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Firefighter all the way- Tom Watkins enjoys being a firefighter. 60174
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTOM Watkins was the youngest member of the Little Yarra CFA, until his brother joined up. Now 19, Tom began as a junior…
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Club off track
By Kath GannawayMelbourne Water point to the higher than average rainfall, and the flow-on effects of the 2009 bushfires as the cause for the changed…
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Smiles go on for yards
By Kath GannawayOrganisers Jo and John Kasch of the Marysville Saddle Tramps said the goal was to get people back to a region which offers…
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Fortune favours brave
DESPITE the remnants of Cyclone Yasi a day earlier, INXS played to a record crowd at Rochford Winery last Sunday. Almost 8000 fans spread themselves…
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Council upholds safety
By Mara Pattison-SowdenYARRA Ranges Council has upheld that “public safety will always take precedence over vegetation” as it moved to clarify the draft Flora and…
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Fire help a success
Bendigo Bank’s Mark Nolan with HICCI’s Kerri Goding and Brad Friend from Healesville Salvation Army. By Kath GannawayRECIPIENTS of $1million from the Bendigo Bank Community…
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Vehicle outlet
By Kath GannawayThe application by Apex Building Design Studio sought to develop land at 1 Armstrong Grove to construct two warehouse buildings including one for…