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Country vet’s tale
Vet and author Karen Viggers spoke last week with radio presenter Elaine McCartney about her new book. By Kath GannawayFORMER radio presenter turned author Karen…
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Gymnast Dru is not too old
Healesville’s 62-year-old gymnast Dru Troon is seeking other Healesville athletes participating in the Masters Games this February. By Monique EbringtonDRU TROON’S philosophy on sport is…
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Long weekend of tennis
Warburton Tennis Cup Tournament organisers Paul Jackson and Christian Neilsen, with local sponsors Garry Walsh and Yvonne Higgins from Good Food Room, are looking forward…
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Barking mad!
Woori Yallock’s David Ressom would like the mongrels who stole his dog grooming equipment to know the effect By Monique Ebrington A DOG act has…
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Hills in swim for Pier to Pub
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE swimmers took to the sea on Saturday, 10 January, in the challenging Pier to Pub, the world’s largest open water swim. Around…
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Give us a fair go
Microbrewers (from left) Simon Walkenhorst, John O’Callaghan and Rod Williams are calling for “a fair go” on excise tax. By Kath GannawayBREWERS of boutique beers…
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Hope for racing future
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Amateur Racing Club committee members are stunned at a proposal to reduce its meetings from seven to four each season. The proposal…
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Carer plea for ABC
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE childcare provider Robyn Jane Children’s Services is ready and willing to take over the failed ABC Learning Centre in Healesville, but not…
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Look before you dive
THE dangers of diving into shallow water have been highlighted with a timely warning from Health Minister Daniel Andrews. Announcing funding for a new X-ray…
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Cattleman defends his ‘castle’
By Kath Gannaway GLENBURN cattle breeder Don Lawson is preparing for a court battle already being compared with the David and Goliath battle depicted in…
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Running for fun
By Monique EbringtonRUN, run, run as fast as you can, or walk, in the fifth annual Up and Running Fun Run in Warburton on Sunday…
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Summer arrives with a blast
AS temperatures soared last week, with Tuesday and Wednesday reaching over 35 degrees, families and friends headed for popular water spots in the Yarra Valley.…
