News
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Ticonderoga the story
Michael Veitch is the author of many critically acclaimed books on Australia’s WWII airman and seafaring adventures, but Hell Ship is personal in a way…
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Luck of the draw
The provision of better mobile phone services to East Warburton, with a long-awaited mobile tower erected in July, has fallen dismally short according to some…
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Helping children cross since 1972
Pam Ramadge from Wandin North is the longest-serving school crossing supervisor in Victoria, having devoted 45 years to the service. Wandin Yallock Primary students, parents…
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Healesville greyhounds raise funds for sick kids
The Healesville Cup takes place this weekend on Sunday 9 September and with a funding boost from the state government the event looks to be…
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World-class concert in Wesburn
Yarra Valley ECOSS will host the Stringmania Camp finale concert. The event will feature musical talent from Scotland, the USA, Canada, China and Sweden as…
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An independent for Eildon
A long-time Kinglake resident, wife and mother-of-two will run as an independent candidate for Eildon in this year’s State Election. Michelle Dunscombe announced she’d joined…
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Art for past and future
A three-dimensional, interactive photographic sculpture will be a key piece in the upcoming Melba pathway in Coldstream. Photographer James Voller has been selected to install…
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The Round-up
Bike theft investigation Healesville Police are investigating thefts from rural properties, including the theft of two mountain bikes. Between 1 and 29 August thieves broke…
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Double trouble
Kelley-Page Kelly and her husband Jamie bought a 12-acre property in Victoria Road, Gruyere, in 2012. Ms Kelly told the Tuesday 28 August Yarra Ranges…
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$4.4million announced for Black Saturday commemorations
The wellbeing of people in communities affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, and the emergency service and others involved, will be a priority as…
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Planning ahead for Coldstream
Yarra Ranges Council has taken a step towards new guidelines for development in Coldstream. At their Tuesday 28 August meeting, councillors agreed to seek permission…
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Olympic athlete calls Don Valley home
Cross country skier Casey Wright, from Don Valley, has taken a short break from her training and studies in Alaska to visit family and friends…