Tag: News
Hall centenary, church milestone marked
By Kath Gannaway
Powelltown is celebrating two historical milestones in April, starting with the 90th anniversary of the Powelltown Union Church on Sunday, 9 April.
The...
Track to link trails
By Derek Schlennstedt
A new cycling and walking track that would link the existing trail near Woori Yallock to Healesville, Yarra Glen and Lilydale has...
Forum taps feminine creative talent
By Kath Gannaway
An International Women’s Day Lunch in Warburton on 8 March provided a rare opportunity to tap into the inspiring wisdom and experience...
Cruising for cancer victims
By Derek Schlennstedt
The aptly named Shitbox Rally will see 200 cars depart from Adelaide on 27 May to travel 3800kms to Cairns.
Among the participants...
Beans for autism
By Derek Schlennstedt
To raise money for Autism Spectrum Australia, Valley Xpresso in Woori Yallock is holding a ‘pay what you can afford day’ on...
Free tickets for young
By Jodie Symonds
If the sound of classical music doesn’t draw you to The Memo in Healesville, perhaps free tickets will.
Orchestra Victoria will take you...
Tractor fatality
By Kath Gannaway
Police have confirmed that a man has died after falling from a tractor in Wandin East earlier today.
The man became trapped about...
Valley has tons of art
By Kath Gannaway
“We are awash with art in the Yarra Valley.”
Artist and gallery owner, Reggie Clarke opened the 2017 Yarra Glen Arts Show on...
Path to solar community
By Kath Gannaway
Yarra Glen is edging its way towards a community-owned solar project with a workshop to be held on Saturday, 25 March.
The workshop,...
Three decades of service
Woori Community House will celebrate 30 years of invaluable service to the community this Saturday 25 March.
From 10am to 2pm, the community house will...
Quad bikes accidents soar
By Kath Gannaway
Death and injury from quad bike accidents are increasing on farms, prompting a call for a review of safety measures.
The Rural Doctors...
Angus moves around with ease
By Derek Schlennstedt
Hoddles Creek Primary School student Angus is enjoying a new sense of independence at school.
The primary school recently received funding from...