News
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Healesville’s tap water is the tastiest around
Healesville residents should be proud of their tap water after the Melbourne Water team won the award for Best Tasting Tap Water in Victoria The…
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Coffee courses boosting language and working skills
A coffee making course with a difference has helped a group of young Burmese migrants to learn the skills of a barista while developing their…
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Roo reveal: it’s a girl!
Healesville Sanctuary’s newest Tree Kangaroo joey has decided to start peeping out of the pouch to observe the world for the very first time. The…
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Road safety grants on offer for councils
A new round of local government area road safety grants have been announced with Yarra Ranges Council looking to apply after applications opened on Monday…
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Wandin Yallock Primary School gives back to Healesville Hospital
Healesville Hospital has received a donation from Wandin Yallock Primary School in honour of a school staff member and her late husband who died from…
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Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum grateful for the success of captive bred joeys
There’s hope for the future of one of Victoria’s critically endangered state emblems following the breakthrough breeding success of the Highland Leadbeater’s Possum. The breeding…
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Two men suffer injuries following Black Spur car rollover
Emergency services responded to a car roll over last night which occurred south of Don Don Saddle towards Healesville. Healesville SES were at the scene…
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Miniature cattle breeds popular at Riverside Mist Cattle Stud
On 20 acres overlooking the Yarra River, you might catch your eye on a herd of striking small breed cows. Warburton resident Kristyn Preen launched…
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Leadbeater’s Possum breeding breakthrough at Healesville Sanctuary
For the first time in more than 20 years the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum has been born in captivity, following on from the State Government’s…
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Millions for primary student mental health
Millions of dollars will be invested into delivering mental health programs for Victorian Primary schools, after the State Government announced the major package. The $200…
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Aaron Violi officially declaredCasey MP
A month on from the federal election, Liberal member Aaron Violi has been officially declared as the Casey electorate member. A ceremony was held at…
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Dr Patricia Ellis, an everlasting legacy
Friends, family and the Australian and international racing industries are mourning the loss of an equine veterinary specialist; the late Doctor Patricia Ellis AM. Trish,…