Tag: News
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...
Mapping out security plans
By JESSE GRAHAM
YARRA Glen community members met to discuss safety from crime last week, following a “spate" of incidents in the Eildon electorate.
On Thursday...
Parkers notch up 70
By KATH GANNAWAY
LIKE many of their generation, the first spark of romance for Bill and Gwen Parker was at the local dance.
As they mark...
Dodge Driver realises dream
By KATH GANNAWAY
SOME dreams are worth the wait.
At 88, George Driver is living his boyhood dream - behind the wheel of a 1926 Dodge...
Director faces cut
By JESSE GRAHAM
YARRA Ranges Council’s Planning, Building and Health department will be absorbed into other departments as of February next year, with a director’s...
Hope proves hollow
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE world's leading expert on the Leadbeater’s Possum has said artificial tree hollows are not a “failsafe” option for the critically-endangered animal...
Two injured in crash
By KATH GANNAWAY
TWO people have been taken to Maroondah Hospital with minor injuries following a crash at Coldstream this morning
(Friday).
The female driver of...
Drafted to fight killer blaze
By JESSE GRAHAM
IT WAS 11am on Thursday 26 November when Healesville SES volunteer Stephen Collins received the call to assist with an out-of-control fire...
Reprieve for at-risk students
By JESSE GRAHAM
SCHOOL programs for vulnerable students will continue for the next two years, after the Victorian Government announced a renewal of the School...
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First birthday party for Maroondah Dam Parkrun
Maroondah Dam Parkrun (MDP) is going to celebrate its first birthday on Saturday 25 May.
The parkrun first commenced on 27 May 2023 and has...
