Power shines light on Cambodia
By Kath GannawayIT MAY be the biggest “boys’ toy” in Warburton for now, but soon, for 70 orphans in an orphanage in Cambodia, the...
Mechanics bids online
THE Warburton Mechanics Institute Steering Committee is pitching to the world with its latest fundraiser 1000 Moments on eBay.
The committee has already begun...
Fun at YMCA
THE fitness team at YMCA has welcomed new gym instructors Les Hedger, Nicole Walsh and Lesley Grimmes.
They will play an important role in promoting...
Vine valley grower has tasting treats
YARRA Valley’s Domaine Chandon is now offering a new range of wine tastings at the Green Point Room cellar door and tasting bar.
The winery...
Vineyards receive world class awards
Dion TeasdaleTHREE Yarra Valley wineries have cemented the region’s reputation as one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations.
Chateau Yering, Tarrawarra Estate and De...
Ruff shave for smoother look
– Dion TeasdaleHEALESVILLE resident Steve Ruff has raised more than $800 for the Leukaemia Foundation as part of the World’s Greatest Shave To Care...
Man jailed for five burglaries
By DION TEASDALEA LILYDALE man has been sentenced to 15 months’ jail after admitting to five burglaries in Healesville.
Kelvin Smith pleaded guilty to five...
Party back to form
By Dion TeasdaleMARYSVILLE’S Wirr-eanda Festival has been reborn and will take over the town this weekend.
The two-day festival, to be staged in Marysville on...
New shed in the can
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges has approved an application for the construction of an additional storage shed at a trades supplies outlet in Coldstream.
Shire...
Call to drop green wedge auditorium
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges Lyster Ward councillor Samantha Dunn has called on Planning Minister Rob Hulls to pull back two projects...
Healesville keep Berwick at bay
HEALESVILLE Soccer club kicked off the 2006 season on the weekend with an almost flawless first round.
Ten of the club’s 11 teams came away...
Aqueduct could draw tourists
By Dion TeasdaleTHE SECTION of the O’Shannassy Aqueduct that runs behind Warburton and Millgrove is set to become a major tourism draw card for...
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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough.
Severe...
