Heed warnings for stormy weekend: Merlino
Monbulk MP and Victorian Emergency Services Minister James Merlino has issued a caution for resident to heed warnings over flood conditions.
“It’s going to be...
Advice for weathering the coming storms
Yarra Ranges Council is urging residents to stay safe during the coming storms, following forecasts of greater than 100mm of rain expected to fall...
Social with the bat
Social cricket program ‘Social Sixes’ is teaching women basic cricket skills from 6-7pm on Tuesday nights until 12 December, thanks to a partnership between...
Welcome to the family
By Derek Schlennstedt
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed its newest member to its burgeoning koala family.
The little male, born to mum Emily and dad Dindi...
Big day of responsibility
By Wendy Williamson
There were a lot of lessons to be learnt at Silvan Primary School on Responsibility Day.
Perhaps the most valuable one of all...
They’re real bottlers
By Wendy Williamson
A red wine from Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines has taken top honours at this year’s National Wine Show of Australia Awards.
On...
Flood warnings out as storms roll in
By Effie Caloutas
The Yarra Ranges region is expecting some severe weather conditions over the coming few days, with flash flooding alerts in place.
According to...
Woman succumbs to crash injuries
By Derek Schlennstedt
A woman has died in hospital following a three-car collision in Coldstream, near Oakridge Winery earlier this month.
Investigators believe an east-bound car...
How lovely are thy branches
By Derek Schlennstedt
When I was younger, the third most exciting day of the year was the point in mid-December when my parents would finally...
Local actress on hit TV show
By Derek Schlennstedt
Homegrown Healesville talent Senie Priti was a recent addition on the TV finale of the ABC’s Dr Blake Mysteries.
The daughter of local...
Gifts galore at night market
By Derek Schlennstedt
Warburton Valley’s Handmade Night Market has established itself as a must-do for unique and beautiful Christmas gifts; and much, much more.
Now in...
Motors runnin’ for toys
By Derek Schlennstedt
Thousands of motorcyclists will gear up for the annual Melbourne Toy Run motorbike ride on 10 December, delivering charity and Christmas presents...
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Yarra Valley caravan park fined $475,000 for death of camper
A Yarra Valley caravan park has been convicted and fined $475,000 after a camper died from fatal injuries caused by a falling tree branch,...
