Lighting up energy-efficient options
Yarra Ranges Council is improving the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives that will deliver significant cost savings and reduced environmental...
State Election Voters asked to justify missing the polls at 2022
People who did not vote at the recent 2022 state election will soon be asked to explain their absence, and risk being fined if...
Minor Magnitude earthquake
A 2.5 magnitude minor earthquake occurred in East Melbourne on Tuesday 16 May at 11.15 am with an epicentre near Croydon.
Jonathan Griffin, a senior...
Gruyere Couple strike a balance to volunteer
Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to...
Roll up your sleeves and get your BP checked this May
Australians are being urged by The Stroke Foundation of Australia to roll up their sleeves and get their blood pressure checked during the month...
Tea and slice and everything nice
New faces young and old attended the annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser on 10 May which was provided by volunteers from the CWA Tarrawarra...
Killara Road intersection upgrade to be reviewed
Killara Road intersection upgrade fundraising in Coldstream will be reviewed according to documents published in the 2023/24 federal budget, and Casey MP Aaron Violi...
Budget boost for early childhood education
The Federal government budget has come out in support of to support the skills development of early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector workers...
$1 million reward announced for information on Marea Yann’s murder
This year marks 20 years since the brutal murder of Marea Yann rocked the Healesville community, with Victoria Police announcing a $1 million reward...
River release supporting rare Australian Grayling
Healesville residents may notice that the Birrarung (Yarra) River will be flowing strongly this week, with a water release having started on Wednesday 10...
Badger Creek Men’s Shed Shine on
Australia celebrates its volunteers for National Volunteer Week and quietly working away at the Men’s Shed in Badger Creek are three volunteers who President...
Volunteering for the people
Volunteer Sue at Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI) has volunteered for the organisation on and off for many years.
Alison Gomers of HICCI...
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Healesville Biggest Morning Tea is back
An annual fundraiser to support the Cancer Council is coming back to Healesville on Wednesday 22 May.
The Healesville Biggest Morning Tea was first organised...
