News
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A new mayor in town
Councillor Richard Higgins has been elected as mayor of the Yarra Ranges for his first term at council’s 12 November meeting. Cr Higgins was unanimously…
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Cancer check proves crucial
Former Healesville resident Tony Duddy is urging men to undertake regular medical checks in an effort to tackle cancer early. Mr Duddy has become an…
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Bike battle
A group of Warburton residents believe their concerns over a major mountain bike project in their town are being overlooked. Work is currently underway to…
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Remembering their service
On 11 November 1918, 101 years ago, the guns of the Western Front fell silent. After more than four years of brutal fighting in the…
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Hospital garden helps healing
Healesville Hospital’s wellness garden is nearing its completion as it aims to support the recovery of patients and aid family members and staff. The new…
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Long journey for platypus
A baby platypus named Rover has made a 55 kilometre journey through Yarra Valley waterways, making its way from Healesville to Warburton. Melbourne Water’s environmental…
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Native forest logging to be banned by 2030
The Victorian government has released a plan to end native timber logging by 2030 in a move that will significantly alter the state’s timber industry.…
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Hopping mad at the sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary hosted Hop Fest highlighting the Yarra Valley’s best craft beer brewers and all that the sanctuary has to offer. Visitors had the opportunity…
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Archies awards announced
Yarra Ranges Council announced the winners of the Not the Archies portrait competition at an awards night at The Memo on Wednesday 30 October. Mount…
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Archies awards announced
Yarra Ranges Council announced the winners of the Not the Archies portrait competition at an awards night at The Memo on Wednesday 30 October. Mount…
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Mad about mushrooms
Woori Yallock organics business Teelixir has been nominated for two major awards by the Australian Organic Awards for Excellence. Teelixir’s Mushroom Cacao Latte starring Reishe…
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Road seal ready
Works are underway to seal the first roads in the federal government funded 10 year roads program, with sealing works on Rue De Gare and…