Tag: News
Jeff’s done his little bit for 15 years
By JESSE GRAHAM
A LIFELONG Warburton resident’s commitment to his town has been recognised by the council, with a community leadership award set to be...
Top award for viral video
By JESSE GRAHAM
A GROUP of inspirational Yarra Ranges residents will be recognised for their community work with Australia Day awards to be handed out...
Vandals’ rowdy night at racetrack
By JESSE GRAHAM
WITNESSES are being sought after a break-in and vandalism at the Healesville Racecourse over the weekend.
Healesville Amateur Racing Club’s John O’Neill told...
P-plater pushed his limits
By JESSE GRAHAM
A P-PLATER will face a hefty impound fee after being caught travelling at more than twice the speed limit in Wandin North...
Hall a hive of activity
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE YARRA Glen Memorial Hall will be open more often, with the town’s Living and Learning Centre using the space for classes.
Yarra...
Shopfronts spruced up
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE’S Christmas window competition is expected to grow this year, after last year’s event lit up the town’s main street into the...
Pick of the pork, an insider’s view
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
THE first Cider and Pork Festival was held at Rochford Winery over the Australia Day Long weekend with thousands of people attending.
The...
Court talks ‘positive’
By PETER DOUGLAS
LILYDALE Historical Society may yet continue to call the Old Lilydale Court House home.
Despite the society speaking out over frustrations with a...
Decade on the airwaves
MAIL photographer and Mount Evelyn favourite son Greg Carrick recently celebrated 10 years as a presenter with community radio station Yarra Valley FM.
Mr...
Fire recovery cruises on
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
THE Black Saturday remembrance cruise is on again this year with another spectacular display of resilience and commemoration from the community.
The event...
Slip-slidin’ away
By JESSE GRAHAM
AN EXCAVATOR was looking worse-for-wear after slipping off the side of a truck on Friday morning in Healesville.
About 10am on Friday 22...
Police appeal for witnesses after body found in crash car
By JESSE GRAHAM
POLICE are searching for witnesses after a Yarra Junction man’s body was found in a crashed car in Croydon earlier this week.
Just...