TAWONGA’S Bruce Vine has received the Australian Fire Services Medal, an award which since 1988 has recognised distinguished service by members of Australian Fire Services, both paid and volunteer. more --->

VOLUNTEER Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) vice president and Tawonga CFA member Bruce Vine has endorsed a first-of-its-kind campaign to persuade every Victorian to think like a volunteer and be prepared for bushfires. more --->

AN accident near the Marascos Lane turnoff on the Happy Valley Road that was like a scene out of an action film has sparked calls for VicRoads to install some form of safety barrier along the road to prevent further serious crashes occurring. more --->

A LOCAL man has been invited to Tasmania to partake in a momentous celebration of a historic event that took place in the Antarctic a century ago, taking with him a train of sled dogs. more --->

IT is disappointing the president, Ray McDonald, of the Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club feels that business operators of Bright and surrounding areas are not supportive of the event. more --->

SINCE the State Government’s decision not to offer funding for the Mt Buffalo Chalet in November last year, the Mount Buffalo Community Enterprise (MBCE) group trying to restore the iconic building is yet to decide what the next step is in their quest. more --->

WITH an ATAR score of 92.8, Anna Trnka, who topped Mount Beauty Secondary College last year, has enrolled in physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University. more --->

MT Beauty will be hoping for big performances from its bowlers when they take to the field for the second day of their clash against Wodonga Raiders. more --->

MYRTLEFORD’S under 16 side will need to produce a strong batting performance this weekend if it is to defeat Rovers United. more --->

SATURDAY might have been ladies finals day at the Australian Open but it was also a special day for 16 junior players from Personal Best Tennis as they were selected for the first ever MLC Hot Shots Australian Open tourmanent. more --->

AUDAX is Latin for bold and courageous, appropriate words for each rider that battled heat and pedalled a lot of kilometres to complete the different stages of this year’s event. more --->