Tag: News
Walter’s touch with the daffodils
By KATH GANNAWAY
WALTER Lawrence wore many hats in his work for others, but one of his most colourful was yellow.
Walter’s home-grown bunches of daffodils...
Jim, a man of honour
By KATH GANNAWAY
JIM Crow arrived in Healesville two days before Christmas, 1959, and joined the ranks of “the local coppers” as a senior constable.
For...
Donation beats burglars
By JESSE GRAHAM
A DONATION has helped the Yarra Glen and District Men’s Shed recover from two burglaries earlier this year, in the fifth donation...
Pride praise rolls on
By Peter Douglas
THE Pride Cup initiative has continued to win widespread acclaim, this time through taking out a prestigious 2015 VicHealth Award.
The...
Help shape our future
By Peter Douglas
WHAT is your vision for the future of Healesville and nearby surrounds?Now is the time to put forward your ideas,...
Help shape our future
By Peter Douglas
WHAT is your vision for the future of Healesville and nearby surrounds?Now is the time to put forward your ideas,...
Meeting to discuss hospital health
By JESSE GRAHAM
RESIDENTS are expected to pack into Healesville’s Memo Hall tonight, to discuss the future of the Healesville and District Hospital.
From 7pm on Thursday 10...
Faulty power line caused deadly Murrindindi fire: Coroner
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE DEVASTATING Murrindindi bushfire that destroyed Marysville and its surrounds on Black Saturday was caused by a fallen power line whose failure...
Council of tower power
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Ranges’ O’Shannassy Ward Councillor Jim Child has defended the council process in relation to a permit application for a...
Scarves of commitment are well-worn
By KATH GANNAWAY
WOORI Yallock Scouts have presented five Upper Yarra community members with scarves in recognition of their commitment to the community.
As part of...
Praise for former CFA captain
By KATH GANNAWAY
FORMER captain of the Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade, Ted Gramlich, was recognised for 45 years of service as a CFA volunteer at...
Cocky wants $600
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
HEALESVILLE'S most iconic feathered resident is facing an expensive rent bill or eviction, after living in his current home for almost a...