The Round-up
Need for speed
A Ducati motorcycle was caught allegedly travelling at double the speed limit at East Warburton on Saturday 16 November.
State Highway Patrol motorcycle...
Sports funding grants announced
Eight community organisations in the Yarra Ranges will share in $111,794 of funding to improve their sport and recreation infrastructure as part of Council’s...
roadside slashing to protect communities
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will undertake 212km of roadside slashing and five hectares of township slashing to protect communities ahead of the hotter...
Tilly’s letter makes a difference
Seville Primary School students were asked to write a persuasive letter of action as a class project and as a result, one student has...
It’s cool to be kind
Yarra Glen Primary School celebrated World Kindness Day in style by donning Kind is Cool T-shirts to help spread a positive message.
Socially-conscious clothing label...
The tale of a community legend
As renowned Warburton figure Dick Leith glances out the window of the Warburton Golf Club (WGC) he recalls many tough, yet wonderful years.
“I finished...
A new mayor in town
Councillor Richard Higgins has been elected as mayor of the Yarra Ranges for his first term at council’s 12 November meeting.
Cr Higgins was unanimously...
Cancer check proves crucial
Former Healesville resident Tony Duddy is urging men to undertake regular medical checks in an effort to tackle cancer early.
Mr Duddy has become an...
Bike battle
A group of Warburton residents believe their concerns over a major mountain bike project in their town are being overlooked.
Work is currently underway to...
Remembering their service
On 11 November 1918, 101 years ago, the guns of the Western Front fell silent.
After more than four years of brutal fighting in the...
Hospital garden helps healing
Healesville Hospital’s wellness garden is nearing its completion as it aims to support the recovery of patients and aid family members and staff.
The new...
Long journey for platypus
A baby platypus named Rover has made a 55 kilometre journey through Yarra Valley waterways, making its way from Healesville to Warburton.
Melbourne Water’s environmental...
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it's essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged....
