Soap Hand Car Wash at Greensborough Plaza will operate solely from its top level car wash location after losing its lease battle with plaza management.News article 1 page, black text.soap hand car wash, greensborough plaza, marc nardo

Heidi Beard (nee Sager) migrated to Australia from Germany, married and settled in Watsonia, represented Australia at the 1960 Olympics in the rowing team and was active in church and community activities until her death in 2004. This is a collection of obituaries prepared by friend Rosie Bray and Heidi's family; includes copies of 2 illustrations from the "Heidelberger" (25/07/2000 and 01/08/2000) and 2 articles from the "Diamond Valley Leader" (02/06/2004) about her participation in the 1960 Australian Olympic rowing team.8 page collection of obituaries and news clippings.heidi beard, heidi sager, olympic games

Banyule Council has been slammed for using train commuters as 'convenient cash cows' as it plans to install paid parking meters around bustling train stations at Macleod, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Greensborough and MontmorencyNews article 1 page, black text.train station parking, parking meters, greensborough statiion, montmorency station, macleod station, banyule city council

More car parking space, lighting and CCTV will be installed at Montmorency train station, courtesy of the State Government.News article 1 page, black text.montmorency station, montmorency station carpark, hurstbridge rail line

Frustrated commuters face another week boarding replacement buses after a last-minute delay to the re-opening of the Hurstbridge line was announced.News article 1 page, black text.level crossing removal project, rosanna station, hurstbridge rail line

Diamond Valley cyclists are calling for better safety as they negotiate one of the area's busiest roads. A bike lane needs to be continuous along Main Road Eltham. News article 1 page, black text.eltham, diamond creek, greensborough, cyclists, bike lanes

The Windy Mile pub in Diamond Creek has 'never been the same" since teenager Patrick Cronin died from a senseless coward punch at the bar almost three years ago.The Windy Mile will serve its last drink on Sunday, March 31 2019.News article 1 page, black text.windy mile, diamond creek, patrick cronin, cronin family

Greensborough Plaza is alive with the colours of autumn after a fresh foliage gown was installed at the shopping centre to mark the start of the new season.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough plaza, colours of autumn, gillian pollard

Families are flocking to Greensborough's new $13 million Civic Drive recreational precinct, but many might not be aware of the 12 year fight involved in ensuring its creation.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, civic drive greensborough, playgrounds - greensborough, parks - greensborough

A man caught growing more than 43kg of cannabis inside a sophisticated hydroponic growhouse in Greensborough claimed it was only for personal use.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, canabis, anama street greensborough, drugs

People battling gambling problems have a new resource to turn to with a podcast being launched by Banyule Community Health, run by former addict Shayne RodgersNews article 1 page, black text.banyule community health, shayne rodgers, gambling addiction

A group of Watsonia neighbours are banding together for a super sized fight against an eight storey monstrosity which would tower above the surrounding area.News article 1 page, black text.watsonia, diamond village, nepean street greensborough

Several kangaroo joeys were mutilated in a shocking act of animal cruelty in Greenhills, Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text.animal cruelty, greensborough, browns nature reserve greensborough, kangaroos

Underpaid staff at Greensborough's Degani Bakery and Cafe will share a slice of $44,000 that has been recouped by the Fair Works ombudsman after finding out the company had shortchanged employees. The Bakery was in Greensborough Shopping Plaza News article 1 page, black text.fair work ombudsman, degani bakery and cafe greensborough, greensborough plaza

An iconic Christmas lights display in Allumba Drive, St Helena has been forced to shut down due to council bureaucracy.News article 1 page, black text.christmas lights display, banyule city council, allumba drive greensborough, christmas

The Rosanna Convent of Mercy was built in 1929. Due to a fire prevention order, it was placed on the market in 1990. Today (2018) it is the Assisi Italian Aged Care Centre.News article, black and white text and image.sisters of mercy, rosanna convent, assisi centre

A new site has been secured for a Watsonia North ambulance branch after the original location proposed was deemed unsuitable.News article 1 page, black text.watsonia north, ambulance station, grimshaw street watsonia

Greensborough Primary School students are leading the way when it comes to walking to school. Students are encouraged to walk to school or run laps of the oval before class.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough primary school, walking to school, vichealth

Banyule would get two extra councillors and its number of wards increase to nine under a recommendation by the Victorian Electoral Commission.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, banyule councillors, victorian electoral commission

A solar panel rollout, the introduction of electric vehicles, and an increase in environmental grants are part of a $5 million Banyule Council package to tackle climate change.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, environmental change

A former mayor of Heidelberg and founder of a community crime prevention group Neighbourhood Watch, John Dowdle, has been named Banyule Citizen of the Year.News article 1 page, black text.john dowdle, banyule citizen of the year, neighbourhood watch, mayor of heidelberg

Used toner cartridges have been used to seal a 160m long stretch of road in Watsonia. The Banyule first saw the council repair a section on Mundy Street with recycled road materials.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, watsonia, recycled road materials, mundy street watsonia

Digital copy of an article about and accident in Janefield where a motor car and jinker collided in 1923. Digital copy of news article, black text.road accidents

Greensborough Senior Sergeant Mark Van Rooyen has been recognised for his service to the Banyule community with the 2019 Clyde James Smith Memorial Police Leadership Award.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough police, banyule community, clyde james smith memorial police award, mark van rooyen, nullarbor

Drivers are 'flying past' police and firefighters at roadside emergencies every day, and Greensborough's top traffic cop says 'ignorant' behaviour is threatening lives.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough police, speeding, emergency services

Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 and 1937.Articles from Trove, giving various accounts of the origins and age of the Batman apple tree.4 news clippings, sourced from Trovebatman apple tree, flintoff family, whatmough family, batey family

Banyule Council is hoping to sandwich a massive development between two schools and a sports oval in Watsonia.News article 1 page, black text.watsonia, knight street watsonia, concord school, watsonia primary school, residential development, banyule city council

After a year free of rate rises, Nillumbik Council will increase the annual charge to just under the state imposed cap. And Banyule Council will follow suit.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, rate rises, council rates, banyule city council

A dozen advertising signs will be posted at A. K. Lines Reserve in Watsonia, being for sponsors of the Watsonia Sporting ClubNews article 1 page, black text.a k lines reserve, watsonia, watsonia sporting club

Food registration fees in Banyule are "substantially higher" than its neighbours, according to a business owner.News article 1 page, black text .banyule city council, business registration, food premises