Tag: News
Help to create Christmas
By Derek Schlennstedt
Yarra Valley residents are being called on to lend a hand and help brighten up a family’s Christmas, with Healesville Interchurch Community...
Keep it down in the backyard
Council and CFA are reminding the community to complete regular backyard clean-ups throughout the summer period.
While clearing your property ahead of the fire season...
Rotary’s beautiful numbers
By Derek Schlennstedt
Students at Badger Creek Primary have received new maths equipment as part of a donation from the Healesville Rotary Club.
With the help...
Timber industry awards
By Wendy Williamson
Powelltown sawmill manager Harold Fox has paid tribute to his late wife, Carmel, after the sawmill received a prestigious forest industries award...
Get amongst a classical mix
By Derek Schlennstedt
Join Orchestra Victoria to close out the year with a final concert in the Five on Fridays series at The Memo in...
Heed warnings for stormy weekend: Merlino
Monbulk MP and Victorian Emergency Services Minister James Merlino has issued a caution for resident to heed warnings over flood conditions.
“It’s going to be...
Advice for weathering the coming storms
Yarra Ranges Council is urging residents to stay safe during the coming storms, following forecasts of greater than 100mm of rain expected to fall...
Social with the bat
Social cricket program ‘Social Sixes’ is teaching women basic cricket skills from 6-7pm on Tuesday nights until 12 December, thanks to a partnership between...
Welcome to the family
By Derek Schlennstedt
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed its newest member to its burgeoning koala family.
The little male, born to mum Emily and dad Dindi...
Big day of responsibility
By Wendy Williamson
There were a lot of lessons to be learnt at Silvan Primary School on Responsibility Day.
Perhaps the most valuable one of all...
They’re real bottlers
By Wendy Williamson
A red wine from Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines has taken top honours at this year’s National Wine Show of Australia Awards.
On...
Flood warnings out as storms roll in
By Effie Caloutas
The Yarra Ranges region is expecting some severe weather conditions over the coming few days, with flash flooding alerts in place.
According to...
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Health care
All Australians deserve access to a strong, reliable, and affordable healthcare system that is close to home.
But here in the Yarra Ranges, with...
