Tag: News
Son slams adoption law
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
A WARBURTON man who didn’t find out the truth about his forced adoption until recently says a new law fining mothers if...
Independent holds logging key
By KATH GANNAWAY
A BILL that proposes major changes to logging of native forests could rest in the hands of Independent Frankston MP Geoff Shaw...
Steel Creek’s blackened history
By KATH GANNAWAY
READING Dr Peter Stanley’s Black Saturday at Steels Creek was tough! Lots of tears shed.
I had the privilege of launching the book...
Defining moments
By KATH GANNAWAY
Black Saturday book captures essence of community
STEELS Creek Community Centre was packed on Saturday 11 May for the launch of a book...
Council cliffhanger on planning permit
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
A PLANNING permit to re-subdivide five lots in Yarra Junction down to three could be revoked if one councillor gets his way...
Thyme is right for Timorese
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
A UNIVERSITY project has developed into a passion to help East Timorese women who want to further their education.
Warburton resident Amy Stevenson...
Labor pushes NBN links
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
THE UPPER Yarra will soon have faster speed internet connections after Woori Yallock and Warburton were named as two of the newest...
Who’s really pulling the strings?
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
CHUCK Wood, the charming and witty 12-year-old puppet, is out to take over his master’s mind with plans of puppet mutiny.
The posters...
Mums network for business
By JESSE GRAHAM
MUMS who want to learn essential skills to run their own businesses now have a supportive, positive environment to learn in with...
Hearty harvest
By MARA PATTISON-SOWDEN
GLADYSDALE Primary School celebrated the harvest season with its annual Apple and Wine Festival on Sunday 5 May.
It was a chilly day...
Fireguards earn reward
By KATH GANNAWAY
MT RAEL Community Fireguard Group has been recognised by the CFA for an outstanding commitment to community fire safety.
The Mt Rael CFG...
Big skate day sizzles
FOOD, music, skate ramps and fun were the order of the day for a recent skating event in Warburton.
Many young people went down to...