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Towering tree gets a trim
By Mara Pattison-SowdenVICTORIA’s biggest tree has reopened to the public after a successful haircut. The 70-metre tall “Ada Tree”, near Powelltown in the Yarra State…
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Glad in Gladysdale
Left: Alex, Angus, Dale, Lara, Meg, Charli, Tyler and in the front Ivy and Gabby celebrate their new school building with Adam Whitworth, Rodney Woods…
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Don’t party in the car
BUDDING young film-makers have a chance to make a film which will make a difference. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) last week put out a…
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Skier speaks out
By Mara Pattison-SowdenOLYMPIC aerial skier Jacqui Cooper has injured herself 24 times, eaten cockroaches for medicinal purposes and began her career using her parents’ bed…
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Hill’s big hoist
By Dennis FullerTHE Queen’s birthday weekend shortened the field at Emerald Golf Club but not the skills of evergreen Ken Hill (12), who stood atop…
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The chamber is revolting: business plans Reflex action
By KathYARRA Glen Chamber of Commerce is mounting a campaign to get Yarra Ranges Council to “unsign” their support for Wilderness Society’s Ethical Paper Pledge.…
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Kudos for road use- Sergeant Richard Coulson, Officer in Charge at Yarra Glen. 66104
By Kath GannawayYARRA Glen’s new top cop Sergeant Richard Coulson has given local residents a pat on the back for exemplary road use. Sgt Coulson…
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Olinda all the way
1: Upwey Tecoma’s Samuel Gooley spoils Warburton’s Stuart Irwin in their division one match-up. By Carli MitchellTHE closest Gembrook Cockatoo got to Olinda Ferny Creek…
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White line fever
By Mara Pattison-SowdenThey said the road has become a main thoroughfare since new developments had brought more than 150 cars onto the road. The residents…
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Man clipped by car
A MILLGROVE man was flown to hospital last week after being hit by a car on a dark stretch of road. The 75-year-old had been…
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The ugly curse of graffiti
LIVING in such a beautiful part of the world, pride of place is one of many things our communities share as residents of the Yarra…
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Late items rule council
By Kath GannawayYARRA Ranges councillors will be working to a new rule, as from tonight’s (Tuesday 14) council meeting, in relation to introducing late items…