Tag: Features
Preschool in idyllic setting
Wandin Preschool is set in the heart of the Wandin shopping precinct, and has been educating children in the community since 1964.
The community-run service...
Fire safety and family fun
By Jodie Symonds
FIRE Brigades around the Yarra Ranges will soon open their doors to help others learn more about what the CFA does for...
Mowers, bikes and more
PETER and Sue Sommers have been the new owners of Ride On Mower Sales in Healesville and Lilydale for the past 12 months.
During that...
All creatures great and small are looked after
WHEN the vets from Monbulk aren’t busy in surgery or seeing patients at the clinic they can be seen travelling around the hills on...
Fashion, music, demos and more
PROUDLY heralded by ECOSS Yarra Valley, Ecotopia 2016 is coming to town.
And, following her in a cacophony of colour and good humour is a...
A big chunk of punkin
By KATH GANNAWAY
IF, like Mia Erickson from Healesville, you’ve grown a big pumpkin lately, Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen would like to hear from...
Zero waste to tasty vegies
By KATH GANNAWAY
WOORI Community House manager, Sonya Mazar, has a simple criteria for the success of their community vegetable gardens.
“I just love it when...
Idyllic New Year’s Eve
SPEND this New Year’s Eve in the most idyllic of locations - Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - and bring in 2016 among the vines...
Visit Healesville Walk … you’ll be wrapped
LOCAL clubs, groups and organisations in rural areas build connections and enhance the social fabric of the community.
Healesville Walk supports and encourages local community...
Catch the action, excitement
RACING commences in Healesville on Derby Day (31 October) and there are six races this season (Derby Day, 21 November, 12 December, Healesville Cup...
Take step back in time
THE Historic Commercial Vehicle Club (HCVC) is holding its 34th Annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Show on Sunday, 8 November, at the Yarra Glen Racecourse.
This...
Mayor outlines her favourite places
By PETER DOUGLAS
THE ‘Mail’ was fortunate enough recently to have been granted a personal tour of the Yarra Ranges, as seen through the eyes...