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Farm grants extended
SMALLER-SCALE farmers previously not eligible for assistance may now be able to receive grants of between $5000 and $10,000 under new guidelines. The one-off grants…
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Trees face axe
By Kath GannawayTHE Education Department had delivered an ultimatum to the Badger Creek Primary School Council: ‘Cut down the trees around the school’s gymnasium or…
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Girls ready for a big charity night
WOMEN in denim and dancin’ boots will be whoopin’ it up at Healesville Memorial Hall in October to raise money for women’s cancer research. The…
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Nurse has no regrets
By Kath GannawaySHERYL Treen has no hesitation in recommending nursing as a career. There is a caveat, however. “You have to be willing to put…
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Practice for perfect presentation
Friday debutantes and partners: Alice Nolan/Jay Crozier; Melanie Regan/Matt Charlett; Shannon Adderley/Jarrod Phillips; Lily Colin/Nick Haddad; Stacey Ressom/Lee Rayes; Sarah Zimmerman/Ramon Gadd; Amie Watson/Joel Newman;…
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Thriller finals
IN A FANTASTIC game, Wandin took on Mt Evelyn at Woori Yallock for the Division One A Grade grand final, bringing the 2009 netball season…
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Fire anger
By Monique EbringtonUPPER Yarra residents have slammed arsonists who destroyed a popular play area for children. Yarra Junction police were called to the outdoor playground,…
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Upwey takes flag
By Stephen WalterIN A high-standard performance and in front of a huge crowd at Woori Yallock Reserve, Upwey Tecoma reigned supreme by 31 points over…
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Captain leaves his stamp
THE naming of a new military post office in Townsville, Queensland, has provided a Healesville man with a special insight into the role his great…
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Police to bare all
KNOX Police Station will open its cells to the law abiding for its annual open day on Saturday 3 October. Among those who will show…
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Club in the pink over new green
Shire of Cardinia Ranges councillor Ed Chatwin and Cockatoo Bowling Club president Lois King celebrate the opening of the club’s new green. By Tania MartinCOCKATOO…
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Last roar
Damian Monkhorst — hanging up the boots at 40. By Kath GannawayDAMIAN Monkhorst walked from the Woori Yallock oval on Sunday ending 24 year AFL…