News
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Maroondah Reservoir, source of water for Melburnians
Maroondah Reservoir in Healesville has played an important role in supplying water for Melburnians for almost a hundred years. The Maroondah water supply system, originally…
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Healesville Swimming Club is set to upgrade
Healesville Swimming Club (HSC) is excited to receive a $1000 grant as part of the Sporting Club Grants Program from the Victorian Government. The grant…
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Critically endangered frogs’ lifesaving return to mountain streams
A dwindling wild population of critically endangered amphibians, essential to the health of our natural waterways, is receiving a much-needed genetic boost in Victoria’s northeast.…
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Volunteer positions are open for local art enthusiasts
YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub Healesville is calling for locals to volunteer. Many volunteer roles are open to anyone who loves art, likes talking to…
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Making moves in gender equality through community grants
Grants have been awarded to two outer eastern organisations to help them in supporting and empowering women. Homelessness and foster care service Anchor received $10,000,…
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Remembering Healesville Tennis Club legend Rick Highett
The Healesville Tennis Club (HTC) community was grief-stricken when it lost one of the club’s legends Richard Frances Highett on Saturday 17 February. Rick’s family…
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Helping kids with maths adds up for parents and carers
Helping primary school children learn math at home can be a rewarding experience that lays a strong foundation for their future academic success. Parents play…
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Things to know about the 2024 Council elections
2024 is an election year for all Councils in Victoria. Eligible residents will be asked to vote for a Councillor in their ward to represent…
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Almost 4000 Skoda cars recalled
3801 Skoda Superb and Octavia model cars with a year range of 2020 – 2024 have been recalled. Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat…
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Violi removed from question time for ‘continually interjecting’
Casey MP Aaron Violi was asked to leave the chamber in parliament last week for repeated interjection during question time. Speaker of the House of…
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Free festival aims to bring community together
A free event is set to bring the community together with a festive vibe in Healesville. Connecting Community Festival will be held in and around…
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Yarra Valley towns lose power again
Towns in the Yarra Valley are suffering from power outages once again on Thursday 22 February. One outage was reported at 10.42am in Lilydale and…