Isolation images
Yarra Valley photographer Suzanne Phoenix has released her second stage of ’Isolation Portraits’ showing a glimpse of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions...
Sonsie puts his stamp on new supermarket
If you’ve ever sat down for a coffee at one of the Yarra Valley’s many vibrant cafes, spotted a giant ibis on a drive...
Small business ‘indebted’ to payment scheme
Numerous business owners throughout the Yarra Ranges have attributed their shop’s survival during the Covid-19 pandemic to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program.
It comes after...
Free fabric for face masks
The Healesville Living and Learning Centre (HLLC) is providing free fabric for the community to make face masks.
With face masks mandatory for residents leaving...
Stimulus lifeline push
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to extend its JobSeeker and JobKeeper programs past September, amidst growing concerns for the longer term...
Grants kick goals
Wandin Football and Netball Club and Coldstream’s Heathergene Calisthenics have benefited from the State Government’s $40 million community sport package.
The Government’s Community Sport Sector...
Birthday for the lake
It was once a “wasteland” area and now 30 years on it has become one of the most popular parks in Melbourne’s east.
Lillydale Lake...
New Covid test site
A new Coronavirus testing clinic has opened in Healesville, allowing anyone who has symptoms to be tested for the virus.
Eastern Health staff have been...
Yarra Ranges’ Ninjas hit the course
The Yarra Ranges has proven itself to be quite the active shire, with three representatives in this year’s Australian Ninja Warrior coming from the...
Pause button hit for road works
Road works along the Maroondah Highway have been put on hold for about three months due to cold and wet weather.
The State Government is...
Big Roast goes virtual
The Bowness family’s annual ‘Big Roast’ fundraising lunch is set to go virtual with the help of Australian Survivor champion, Luke Toki and over...
$10m project a jobs boost
Construction work has commenced on a modern training centre at Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside Campus.
Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney attended a...