Slap-up feed is on us

RATEPAYERS have picked up the $1250 tab for Nillumbik councillors to wine and dine at a charity ball. » more

Primates are Greensborough zookeeper's mates

WATCHING the orang-utans at Melbourne Zoo, it's easy to see how Fleur Butcher fell in love with the primates. » more

Montmorency stadium a slam dunk for basketballers

ELITE basketball might be in a rough patch, but grassroots participation - at least in the Diamond Valley - is going ahead in leaps and bounds. » more

Pay interest if rates are late

BANYULE residents who fall behind in paying their rates will be struck with a cash penalty. » more

Parents' unease at Hurstbridge school protests

CAMPAIGNERS supporting embattled former Hurstbridge Primary School principal Margaret U'ren have been asked to "tone down" their protests after complaints from parents at the school. » more

New liver works wonders for Eltham teen

AN ELTHAM teenager is about to return to school after a life-saving liver transplant. » more

Nillumbik mayor denies he's 'rude'

AN ACTION group has accused Nillumbik's mayor of showing contempt towards campaigners making submissions to council meetings. » more

Nillumbik civic centre 'tweak' troubles

A FOURTH option for the development of Nillumbik's civic centre site has taken Apollo Parkways residents by surprise. » more

Bearly a cat!

THIS cuddly yet whiskery exotic animal is a bearcat, also known as a binturong. » more

Banyule childcare factor up by $1000

FEES at Banyule Council-run childcare centres have increased by $4 a day. » more