All hail Chimbu, the cutest little tree ‘roo in the world
Healesville Sanctuary keepers are celebrating the arrival of Chimbu, a brand new tree-kangaroo who has emerged from his mum’s pouch.
Chimbu, a rare Goodfellow’s...
Men’s Shed builds bird boxes
Badger Creek Men’s Shed are working hard to build nesting boxes to help support birds affected by the devastating summer bushfires.
The men’s shed has...
Solar battery rebate scheme expands to Yarra Ranges
More Victorian households will be able to store cleaner, cheaper rooftop energy, with the Victorian Government adding an extra 143 postcodes to its Solar...
Council wins local government award
An indigenous awareness initiative undertaken with the Wurundjeri people and local community has earned Yarra Ranges Council the 2020 LGPro Award for Excellence -...
See it? Bin it!
Melburnians are being asked to do their bit and help keep the city’s parks, gardens and waterways clean of rubbish.
A call to action from...
Community views on fire season
Community members will have the opportunity to help inform Victoria’s Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season through a meeting in Healesville on Monday...
Push for defibrillator in Chum Creek
Chum Creek Primary School has been raising funds to purchase a defibrillator that will be readily available for public use.
Currently, the closest public...
Yarra Valley sculptor passes
Renowned sculptor Ernst Fries passed away at Healesville Hospital on Tuesday 3 March after a brief battle with lymphoma.
The Yarra Valley artist was well...
Drink in Merlot, the adorable Kangaroo Island joey
After months of caring for bushfire victims, Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the arrival of a beautiful new Kangaroo Island joey.
Little Merlot was born around...
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Junior Tennis Teams Event
A new tennis event is pitting teams of two competitions of under 18s and under 12s. Enter with a friend and...
Hazardous trees to be removed on Black Spur
Hazardous tree removal works along the Maroondah Highway are set to begin in the coming weeks following an arborist report that identified the need...
None of our business but…
CFA at the bank
Warburton residents may have been given a scare at the sight of a fire truck parked outside the Bendigo Bank spraying...
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Pride of Workmanship Award goes to Shelli
A Yarra Valley resident was surprised at the Pride of Workmanship Award Night on Thursday 10 October.
Shelli Johanson, who has lived in the Valley...
