July 2010
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Mark of Solidarity
Polish refugee Bogdan Platek has been recognised for his remarkable contributions to Victoria. 49441 By Tania MartinBOGDAN Platek has been honoured for dedicated his life…
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Juniors warm up towards finals
IN COLD and windy conditions the Brookers took a long time to get going. The scoreboard showed a win but it was a low-intensity effort.…
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Kookas cackle at last
MONBULK Rangers women’s Kookaburras finally broke through for their first win of the season with 3-1 victory over the Knox Strikers. It was an emotional…
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Nixon resigns
By Kath GannawayCHRISTINE Nixon stood down on Saturday from her 18-month job as chairwoman of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority. Ms Nixon announced…
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Nod for star import
Knox Raiders’ Amy Denson has taken out the Player of the Month title. KNOX Raiders’ star import, Amy Denson has taken out June’s Player of…
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Planning leaves sawmill log jam
The Heritage Lane site Yarra Ranges Council wants zoned Green Wedge. By Kath GannawayTHE owner of land that Yarra Ranges Council wants to rezone Green…
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Father and son in tow
All 1 Towing and Yarra Valley Towing are run by father and son team Garry and Michael Kirkup. ALL 1 Towing and Yarra Valley Towing…
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Brookers shake it up
THE Brookers stepped up to show improvement every week and despite the scoreboard, gave the game a good shake. Woori Yallock 18.13(121) d Gembrook Cockatoo…
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Pythons retain strangle-hold
By Rebecca TorselloTHE under-18 Pythons continued to dominate their soccer division with an emphatic win over DOC United 7-0 in round 11 at the weekend.…
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Memorable milestones
Simon Gordon, with son Dane, leads the team onto the ground for his 150th game with Healesville. By Kath GannawayTWELVE seconds to siren and Healesville…
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Call for church to come clean
By Kath GannawayA HEALESVILLE woman is calling for mandatory reporting of child abuse to be extended to the hierarchy of the Melbourne Archdiocese of the…
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In cold blood
By Mara Pattison-SowdenThe attack occurred on Don Road, close to Don Crescent, right in front of a newly-erected “Wildlife crossing” sign. Don Road resident John…