Tag: News
Here’s cheers to our volunteers
By KATH GANNAWAY
IF you have ever raised a glass at Shedfest or the Yarra Valley Shortest Lunch in recent years, then raise a glass...
Fleming leads critical survival plan
By KATH GANNAWAY
THIRD generation nurseryman and horticulturist Wes Fleming will head up a committee tasked with establishing an action plan for the Yellingbo Nature...
Festival’s on for young and old
By KATH GANNAWAY
WARBURTON Primary School’s oldest former student and the youngest Preppie took top honours at the school’s Springfest this year.
Dick Leith, 91, and...
A fund-raiser with the lot
By JESSE GRAHAM
BUDDING archers, car buffs, and valley visitors are being invited to the Lilydale Airport later this month for a special Pink Day...
Disabled taxi push
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE’S Social Enterprise Taxi, Beth, may have a sibling coming on board soon, as fund-raising continues to bring a wheelchair-accessible maxi-taxi to...
More than hot air
By JESSE GRAHAM
A HOT AIR balloon festival that drew thousands of visitors to the Yarra Glen Racecourse last month could become a stand-alone event...
Could crimes be linked?
By JESSE GRAHAM
POLICE are investigating a link between a spate of cigarette thefts around the Yarra Valley and a break-in at Coldstream IGA this...
Courses on course at former campus site
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE VICTORIAN Government has poured cold water on rumours that students would have to pay to change their preferences for Box Hill...
Campus offers courses galore
By JESSE GRAHAM
WITH university and TAFE courses expected to return to Lilydale’s former Swinburne campus next year, Melba Support Services is set to work...
Punters warm to family meet
By Peter Douglas
YARRA Valley Racing officials have reserved special praise for the behaviour of patrons at its Melbourne Cup Day meet on Tuesday, 6...
Weekend of art, music and films
By JESSE GRAHAM
A MUSIC festival with a difference will be held at Moora Moora Co-op later this month, with a weekend of art, films,...
Ready for the hot and dry
By JESSE GRAHAM
YARRA Glen CFA Captain, Bill Boyd, is asking residents to get ready for a hot and dry fire season, as fire brigades...