Dogs seized after attacks
By KATH GANNAWAYHEALESVILLE residents Elaine Thorpe and Ray Martin have called for a crackdown on irresponsible dog owners following recent attacks on livestock in...
Police blame fourwheeldrive for signs damage
HEALESVILLE police believe a fourwheel drive vehicle may have damaged signs and pine log guard rails opposite Healesville Sanctuary between 4 and 5 September.
Sgt...
Crime wave hits
By Dion TeasdaleHEALESVILLE was struck by a crime wave over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, with nine commercial premises burgled.
Police believe one person is...
Environment champions hailed
By Dion Teasdale
TWO Yarra Valley champions of the environment have won top honours in the 2006 Regional Landcare Awards and earned high praise from...
Protestors slammed for Parliament disruption
THE behaviour of Plug the Pipe protestors who disrupted the first day of Parliament has been condemned by the Minister for Northern Victoria and...
CFA needs YOU!
By Kath GannawayCFA volunteer Silas Miller is urging other community members to become involved in CFA for the safety of their local community.
Mr Miller...
Firebugs blamed for six blazes
DELIBERATELY lit fires erupted into a full-blown blaze near the town of Glenburn, about 4 kilometres north of Steels Creek over the weekend.
The six...
School attendance tick
By Kath GannawayAN INITIATIVE by Woori Yallock Primary School has been taken up by the Department of Education and Training for a state-wide campaign...
Cork pops for winery
By Dion Teasdale
TWO long-awaited commercial projects at Healesville’s east end are expected to open for business within six months.
The Beechworth Bakery is scheduled to...
Family time is a real cut above rest
By Kath GannawayESPECIALLY Hair is well established as one of a number of local Woori Yallock businesses which have become part of everyday life...
Determined team show
U10: A great effort from every player against a very determined Woori Yallock side. A very disciplined team performance with players protecting the backline,...
Delight as ‘elves’ deliver gifts
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Primary School will be adding a new category to its Christmas gift appeal for nursing home and hostel residents next year.
In...
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Looking back at Warm Winter Read
Now that summer is almost here, some of us may be reminiscing about the cool winter days, the warm doona and hot cuppa, and...
