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Power flows
By Mara Pattison-SowdenPLANS have been drawn up to build a hydroelectric power plant in Warburton to provide green energy for up to 100 homes. Organisers…
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Cheers for SES support- Heather Dixon hands Upper Yarra SES volunteer Arnold Schreuder a cheque for $5000, along with Kevin Sheehan from Killara Estate, Paul Voce from Shelmerdine, Kevin Dixon from Wi
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTOURISM in the Yarra Valley has shown its support for local emergency services by donating $6000 to aid with equipment upgrades. The Upper…
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Strong wobbles
By Kath GannawayTHE transition from hip hop to the wombat wobble was no problem for young singers and dancers involved in The Strengthening Project in…
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Mobile books at risk
By Mara Pattison-Sowden and Russell BennettYARRA Valley communities could lose their regular mobile library services in a new plan unless they get involved in community…
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Kids victimised in political crossfire
By Mara Pattison-SowdenA POLITICAL bun fight has broken out between the Federal and State Governments over the jointly funded Take a Break program. The Federal…
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Concert like no other on screen
THE CONCERT will be screened at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre this month. It will be the seventh film shown as part of the Yarra…
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Kids’ zoo boost Elly from Kallista and Amy from Berwick with Boomer.
CHILDREN under 16 years of age will get free admission to Victoria’s three zoos, including Healesville Sanctuary. From 1 July those under 16 can enter…
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Council backs history
By Mara Pattison-SowdenPASSIONATE volunteers, community engagement and a treasure trove of history has won over councillors to support the Upper Yarra Museum. The Upper Yarra…
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The best of health
ERGPA practice manager Tania Middleton and Bronwyn Neal-Hristov from Dorevitch Pathology are looking forward to Healesville’s new My Health Works. A NEW clinic for health…
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The first name in feeds
By Kath Gannaway“WHERE exactly is Glen Valley?” is one question Kathy and Kelvin Blumson won’t have to answer after this week. Glen Valley Produce has…
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Prized portraits
By Kath GannawayTHE Yarra Valley is about to be consumed by Archie fever … THOSE Archies, and the NOT the Archies! As Tarrawarra Museum of…
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Shedding cash
By Mara Pattison-SowdenYARRA Junction’s Men’s Shed needs to raise $50,000 within three months or face closure. The men have been an active part of the…