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Hands up for skills
By Mara Pattison-SowdenWITH less spending money hanging around, more people are looking at getting things done themselves. A group of women in Woori Yallock is…
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Ant
At home and at school Jasper Blair’s EpiPen is never far away. His mum Sera is calling for a more permanent treatment for Jack Jumper…
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Taxi fringe dwellers
YARRA Ranges residents are missing out on vital health services and employment opportunities under the current taxi service. The Yarra Ranges Council has put a…
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Colourful man loved by many
– Seth Hynes A VIBRANT, multi-talented singer and all-round good bloke, Ulick O’Boyle was universally liked by the communities in which he made his mark.…
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Heater blamed for blaze
By Mara Pattison-SowdenPOWELLTOWN’s fire captain is warning residents to check their heaters over winter, after a house caught fire last week. More than four people…
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Art drawn into the heart of Dreaming
Artist Tess Napaljarri Ross whose work is included in the Yapa exhibition. YARRA Valley residents have just this week left to see a unique exhibition…
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Family shows talent
Bonnie, Thomas, Marie and James Lumsden-Keys are enjoying their first family exhibition. By Mara Pattison-SowdenA COLOURFUL collection of talent and creativity has come together at…
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Hoon cars canned
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTWO P-platers have already had their cars impounded under tough new hoon laws, setting them back $1247 each. Warburton Police charged the drivers…
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Ideas take root
FOUR Yarra Valley primary schools are opening their doors with exceptional learning standards. Yering, Dixons Creek, Chum Creek and Christmas Hills Primary Schools are small…
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In the frame for portraits
By Mara Pattison-SowdenAFTER the excitement of identifying birds wore off, Sandy Berthelsen decided to buy herself a camera and learn how to capture the flitty…
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Tree hugger on top
By Kath GannawayAN ANONYMOUS tree sitter has put a stop to logging at the controversial Gun Barrel coupe on Sylvia Creek Road at Toolangi. The…
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A good time for families
By Mara Pattison-SowdenAN OP shop fashion parade and University of the Third Age singers were the highlights of the second annual Family Services Expo in…