News
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Writers and Rhythm
Come along to a wonderful, not for profit, night of celebrating our local poets, song writers and musicians at the beautiful Healesville Uniting Church on…
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Greyhound euthanised after fall in Healesville during week of pivotal Parliament motion
A greyhound death was recorded in Healesville on Tuesday 15 October after a three-year-old had a fall on the track during a regular racing meet.…
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Let’s walk together
Recognising the significance of the First Nations history and culture in the Yarra Valley, Healesville-Yarra Glen Uniting Church has opened a special space in front…
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Increasing kinder places for Yarra Ranges is not on the Victorian Government’s back burner
Although Yarra Ranges Shire was missed in the new plan of opening up new kinders, the State Government has tried to increase the capacity of…
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Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and prevent…
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Chief Health Officer ramps up mpox alert
Chief Health Officer Professor Ben Cowie is warning that cases of mpox continue to increase in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions. This outbreak is now…
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Enjoy sunshine and be healthy
To give back to the community, Cre8tive Fitness is planning to offer three free mat pilates sessions in and around the Yarra Valley for women.…
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Storms rumble on into Friday
Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts with severe thunderstorms are threatening over parts of central Victoria, including the Yarra Ranges, with further severe thunderstorms developing…
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Saving the natural world – one life at a time
The stats are in from one of Australia’s biggest native wildlife hospitals with Healesville Sanctuary treating 2091 patients in past financial year and experiencing their…
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From paddocks to park in 25 years
Sitting on 10 acres in Lilydale, which was once a paddock filled with pine trees, a caravan park has been transformed into a peaceful destination…
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Two cars collided in Healesville
Two cars crashed at the T intersection between Healesville-Yarra Glen Road and Old Healesville Road around 2pm on Thursday 17 October. A car coming from…
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Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys
While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive critter…