Artists’ time to shine
By Kath Gannaway
Following the success of the Maroondah Highway stage of Yarra Valley Open Studios in September, it’s time for the Melba Highway artists...
A river runs through it
Yarra Ranges residents’ stories about the Yarra River could inform Melbourne Water’s management of the iconic waterway for years to come.
Melbourne Water is engaging...
More join fire overlay
By Peter Douglas
A further 18,000 properties in the Yarra Ranges are now included in an expanded Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with updated mapping coming...
Radio listens up for cash
By Effie Caloutas
Yarra Valley FM is holding a fund-raising trivia night on Saturday 14 October from 7pm at Mt Evelyn RSL.
There will be silent...
The quoll is out there
By Derek Schlennstedt
Locals and visitors in the Kinglake and Toolangi areas are being urged by Parks Victoria to keep a keen eye out for...
Wacky show is just the ticket
By Kath Gannaway
At a loose end as to the best way to finish the school holidays with a bang?
Circus artist and quirkologist Jens...
Elton John still going strong
By Derek Schlennstedt
At 70 years old, Sir Elton John hasn’t lost any of his flair for performing rapturous piano melodies.
The singer/songwriter graced the Yarra...
New defibrillator for clubs
By Wendy Williamson
New life will be breathed into Warburton Bowls Club with the arrival of a new defibrillator and training package, courtesy of State...
Heroic kids in print
By Wendy Williamson
The families of two little Yarra Ranges girls are delighted to see their children well again after a gruelling cancer journey.
Four-year-old Indy...
Underground power lines for fire safety
By Derek Schlennstedt
The installation of sophisticated underground power lines in Healesville will act to significantly reduce the risk to lives and property from bushfires.
On...
Women have wine old time
By Wendy Williamson and Derek Schlennstedt
Some of the region’s most talented winemakers have banded together to form Yarra Valley Wine Women (YVWW).
Their objective is...
Power of water
By Derek Schlennstedt
Warburton’s picturesque Ythan Creek is set to return to its former glory days as a hydro power supplier.
The $1 million project will...
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Rubbish bins set on fire on Healesville main street
Rubbish bins on the main street of Healesville were set on fire over night.
Healesville CFA was called to this incident around 12.20am on the...
