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Axed oak irks
The owner, left, faced a barrage of questions from locals who say the 90-year-old oak tree was a feature of the streetscape, sacrificed to the…
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Survey to lift lid on tax spending
Healesville resident Margaret Cole had her say on government spending in a survey conducted by teenager Michael Pierrehumbert. By Kath GannawayMICHAEL Pierrehumbert is MAD about…
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Black market computer fear
By Kath GannawayMARYSVILLE Primary School principal Peri Dix has urged people to resist the temptation to buy “under the counter” computers. Her appeal comes after…
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Cricket team builds international good will
Warburton cricketer Biron Hardinge and Sri Lankan player Hasindu Vidarshana Janaka competed together in the Under 15 International Cricket Tournament in Malaysia. 52626 By Mara…
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Children join hunt
Children as young as six were taken out on horseback hunting foxes. 50286 Picture: Carolyn Yencken By Mara Pattison-SowdenCHILDREN were introduced to fox hunting in…
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Finals berths closer
Monbulk under 18 Max Weikhardt working hard to escape Upwey’s clutches. By Stephen WalterGEMBROOK have moved one step closer to a grand final berth after…
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Prompt fire action call
YARRA Valley residents are digesting Premier John Brumby’s decision on the Royal Bushfire Commission findings. Many say they want immediate action taken to ensure new…
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Youth struck at train station
AN Upper Yarra Community House student was struck by a train at Mooroolbark station last week. Police said the incident happened while a group of…
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Fire awards
IGA owner Michael Thompson, Lions treasurer Elaine Dossor, who received the Lions By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE IGA owner Michael Thompson and the Mountain Views Mail newspaper…
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Hard luck taxi life
By Mara Pattison-SowdenA YARRA Valley taxi driver finds it difficult to satisfy his customer’s needs because the taxi conditions in the valley are so bad.…
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Monbulk into Grand
MONBULK won through to the grand final against Woori Yallock at Wandin next week when it defeated South Belgrave in their preliminary final at Silvan…
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Fabulous functions
Have a Grand experience in Yarra Glen. 52585 SEPTEMBER is a great time to throw off the winter drearies and head down to Yarra Glen’s…