News
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Animal welfare organisations unite for Mission Adoptable
Right now, there are too many animals in Victorian shelters – animals who want and deserve loving homes. To get as many animals as possible…
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CFA brigades receive life saving defibrillators
Yarra Valley CFAs have benefited from a major roll out of defibrillators which are being sent out to brigades to be carried in every fire…
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Healesville Lion’s Den makes the move
The Lion’s Den op shop has been in the Healesville CBD for 35 years but now it will be making the move to Old Lilydale…
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Campers advised to be aware of potential flooding
With poor weather conditions predicted and potential flooding concerns around the Yarra Ranges and other popular camping getaways like the Murray River, holidaymakers are being…
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Major police operation for the long weekend
Police will be out in force this long with a focus on motorcycle safety after unprecedented rider deaths so far this year. The statewide policing…
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‘the hardest day of my life’ – Alex Gommers runs 100km for charity
Runner Alex Gommers has put his mind and body to the test, all in the name of mental health awareness. The Healesville resident has been…
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Free entry for kids to Healesville Sanctuary
Kids under 16 will be able to attend Healesville Sanctuary for free these school holidays in celebration of Zoos Victoria reaching 160 years of wildlife…
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Outcry over proposed renaming of Maroondah Hospital
Thousands of people have signed a petition to stop the proposed renaming of the Maroondah Hospital after Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement on Sunday…
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Calls to stop greyhound racing funding after death in Healesville
Greyhound welfare advocates have renewed their calls for the government to stop funding the racing industry following the latest death of a greyhound in Healesville.…
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Fire starts in bedroom at house on Celia Court, Yarra Glen
CFA was notified at 6.02pm Saturday 17 September to reports of a bedroom fire at Celia Ct, Yarra Glen with one person was airlifted to…
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Maroondah Hospital set for upgrade as Labor and Liberal parties both make announcements
Dealing with the healthcare system crisis is firming as a key issue ahead of the November 26 state election, with both major parties committing to…
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Yarra Valley Anglican Church holds memorial service to the Queen
The Yarra Valley Anglican Church has held two public memorial services on Sunday 18 September remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Community members gathered at…