News
-
Trapped man in stable condition
UPDATE 11.21am: A CFA spokesman said crews had freed the man, and he was being transported to hospital by air ambulance. *** A man is…
-
Trees removed at Redwood
By Kath Gannaway Parks Victoria has removed a number of trees from the Redwood Forest in East Warburton. The move follows an extraordinary increase in…
-
Bike millions on track
By Casey Neill A $3 million Federal Government boost is bringing the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project a step closer. Casey MP Tony Smith announced…
-
Cocky wants a handrail
By Wendy Williamson Cocky by name and cocky by nature – persistent pests of the feathered variety are wreaking havoc in Healesville and surrounds. From…
-
Daniel Sanders dominates at Hattah Desert Race
By Derek Schlennstedt Three Bridges Enduro motorcyclist Daniel Sanders has taken a dominant victory at the 2018 Hattah Desert Race. The eight lap course of…
-
Quarry gets 24/7 approval
By Kath Gannaway Boral Quarries’ Coldstream quarry has been given the go ahead for a new stockpile location and 24/7 operation for use of the…
-
Saving young lives
By Casey Neill The Healesville and Monbulk junior footy clubs are putting youth suicide prevention in the spotlight. With its final home game for the…
-
The price wasn’t right
By Casey Neill The Healesville Green will soon be on the market. On Friday 13 July, Yarra Ranges Council’s environment and engineering director, Mark Varmalis,…
-
Gail takes next step
By Casey Neill A Silvan mum, social worker and teacher has put her hand up for Evelyn. Gail Ritchie is the Australian Labor Party (ALP)…
-
Quality courts
By Wendy Williamson New multipurpose sporting court projects at Coldstream and Yarra Junction are now complete. An official community opening of the Coldstream courts will…
-
Lanterns to light Yarra Glen
By Wendy Williamson A lantern making workshop on Saturday 21 July will set the spark for the annual Yarra Glen Festival of Light. Community members…
-
Q and A with Isaiah Firebrace
What is something people generally don’t know about you? I’m a bit of a dare-devil type; bit of a thrill-seeker. One day I want to…