News
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Possum power
A staunch defender of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum whose group won a landmark court case this year and the founder of a powerful Melbourne…
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Yarra Junction on the path for improved river access
The Yarra Junction community is being asked for feedback on a proposal by Melbourne Water to construct a new walking trail along the Little Yarra.…
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Talbot Room a success story
Healesville High School is leading the way in bringing fully integrated learning to students with disabilities with the creation of a special education unit at…
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Get ya head straight
Lilydale youth support organisation Bridge Builders have launched a new campaign to help kids struggling with mental health challenges and life in a pandemic. Bridge…
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Firebugs to feel the heat
Victoria Police is turning up the heat on firebugs and those acting recklessly ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. As the weather warms up and…
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King of gin
Healesville’s Four Pillars Gin has once again claimed the title of International Gin Producer of the Year going back-to-back at the International Wine and Spirits…
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Second bite for Wandin
A new second bite program has been set up in Wandin, allowing residents in need to come along and grab food items and ready to…
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Banjos are back and ukuleles are united
As social activities get back underway adhering to CovidSafe restrictions, Healesville U3A’s banjo and ukulele groups have returned to strumming their instruments in Queen’s Park.…
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Councillors take their seats
A blend of new and old will represent residents throughout the Yarra Ranges over the next four years, with the new cohort of Councillors announced…
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Deer plan ‘dashes hopes’
Environmental groups throughout the outer eastern suburbs and beyond have raised concerns about the State Government’s latest deer strategy. The Government released the Victorian Deer…
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Highway upgrades on hold
There is still no return date scheduled for roadworks to resume along the Maroondah Highway between Coldstream and Healesville after works were halted throughout winter…
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Yarra Ranges pauses to remember
RSL’s across the nation paused at 11am on Wednesday 11 November to commemorate Remembrance Day, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice that ended the…