Tech upgrade for community house
Woori Community House has received a tech upgrade in the form of a new printer and computers.
The community house held an IT launch on...
All eyes on solar tech lab
Healesville Community Renewable Energy Inc (CoRE) has organised a free practical workshop to introduce the community to the latest solar technology in local solar...
Sailors ahoy! And some soldiers, too
One of the effects of Healesville being a ‘tourist town’ for most of its history was the arrival of visitors from overseas, in particular,...
Cire recognised as local legends
Cire Services has been recognised as a Victorian Learn Local Legend on Friday 23 August.
The Victorian Learn Local Awards recognise the inspirational efforts of...
Rotary raffle to boost food security in Kenya
The Rotary Club of Healesville are holding a raffle in support of their milking cow and goat project in Kenya.
Healesville Rotarian Wilma Best said,...
The round-up
Burglars caught
Police charged a 27-year-old Lilydale man and a 24-year-old Mooroolbark man in relation to several burglaries.
Investigations into a burnt-out car in Doncaster led...
Preschool powering ahead with solar panels
Yarra Glen Preschool is now offsetting its daytime power use, thanks to a solar panel installation funded by community-based solar group Yarra Glenergy.
The group,...
Bloods family determined for grand final
Healesville Football Netball Club’s senior women’s team have qualified for the grand final and are hoping to secure the league’s inaugural premiership when they...
Winter festival a winner
The Warburton River of Light Winter Festival was held on the evening of Saturday 24 August.
The free community event welcomed locals to share an...
Calendar photo winners announced
The winners of the eighth annual Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank calendar competition were announced on Wednesday 21 August at the Warburton Arts...
Book Week celebrations at Healesville Primary School
Healesville Primary School held celebrations for the final school day of Book Week by dressing up as characters from their favourite novels.
The day featured...
School’s plans for new science classrooms
Upper Yarra Secondary College is in the planning stage of constructing a new science building that will modernise the school’s STEAM education.
Assistant principal Michael...
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Australians are being warned they could be exposed to a tsunami of misinformation with Meta's plans to abandon independent fact-checking services.
The social media giant's...
