News
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Six brigades needed to extinguish Chum Creek building fire
The combined firefighting force of the Healesville, Toolangi, Badger Creek, Yarra Glen, Dixons Creek and Coldstream brigades was required to battle a building blaze in…
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Healesville’s Celtic dance magician returns
Homegrown Healesville magician and dancer Anthony Street returned to his hometown this week to perform electric and dazzling live shows with his troupe in “Celtic…
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Fatal collision in Coldstream
A driver has died in hospital after a serious collision in Coldstream on Saturday 27 May around 1pm, involving three residents from Yarra Junction. Coldstream,…
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Vic Police advise to stay safe on the road
Victoria Police took to social media this week for national road trip day on 26 May and cautioned the public to be prepared and drive…
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Big weekend for the Healesville soccer
Healesville U8s Dragons won 3-2 at home against Berwick U8 Thunder. A great game with lots of teamwork and defending really well. At Berwick, the…
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Healthcare budget holds promise for next generation nurses
The state budget was handed down last week with the nursing and midwifery sector receiving a much needed bonus towards training and expanding the nursing…
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Deadline extended for Entrepreneur and Innovation Program
Yarra Ranges Council has extended the application deadline for their Entrepreneur and Innovation Program, so you now have until June 9 to apply. If you…
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Big business and property owners hit
The Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Budget release aims to pay off some of the state’s debt, with the introduction of a Covid Debt Repayment Plan. A…
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Social housing support announced in budget not expected to reach the Yarra Ranges, local service says
The Yarra Ranges is not expected to see the benefits of a funding boost to social housing announced in the recent state budget, a local…
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Battery goes live at link
A 108 kilowatt battery has been installed at the Healesville Community Link as part of the Active Energy Precints Project, in collaboration with Yarra Ranges…
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Mount Evelyn wildlife shelter nursing sick koala
A sick koala is receiving veterinary care at a Mount Evelyn based wildlife shelter after being found in the greater Woori Yallock area on Saturday…
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RACV urge Victorians to heat homes safely this winter
With winter arriving next week, Victorians will be turning on their home heating after months of inactivity. While your heating may be working well, there…