News
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Logging appeal successful
VicForests has won their appeal against environmental group Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum overturning a judgment that found it had breached conservation regulations and allowing for…
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Healesville business targeted
A Helaesville business has been targeted by thieves who set off with thousands of dollars worth of stock in a robbery on the morning of…
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Magra swoops
The power and sheer scale of Healesville Sanctuary icon Magra, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, can now be seen fully by visitors. Magra now begins her star…
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Bob’s book launch
A Woori Yallock man has launched two books in his publishing debut and will soon be celebrating them with a book launch at Yarra Junction…
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Travel bubble means baby visit for Healesville grandparents
The new Trans-Tasman travel bubble has allowed for quarantine-free visits between New Zealanders and Australians. For some it’s a chance for a much-needed holiday, while…
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Kangaroo fight
An outpouring of care and concern by community members over the fate of a mob of kangaroos temporarily halted a planned roo cull at a…
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Upgrade takes school to new heights
New facilities were officially opened at Lilydale Heights College on Friday 30 April as part of the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan. Six…
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20 goals for local forward
Some footy players are lucky enough to kick 20 goals in a season, for defenders, 20 goals might be a nice haul for a career…
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Petition for skatepark
Seven year old Seville resident Millie has launched a campaign to see a skatepark or BMX pump track constructed in Seville as an attraction for…
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Dogs have their day with new pavilion
The Doggies have a new kennel down at Wandin as the club held celebrations to mark the opening of the new first class sporting facility…
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Gates gone by Christmas
The boom gates at both Mooroolbark and Lilydale are set to be gone before Christmas, with the Level Crossing Removal Project running “months ahead” of…
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Lilydale quarry fire
CFA units responded to a fire this morning at the Lilydale quarry on Melba Avenue. At 9.20am, CFA received a number of 000 calls with…