Tag: News
Earl in land of Hobbits
By KATH GANNAWAY
MILLGROVE Hobbit fan Amy Earl flew out of Australia on Saturday to the land of the Hobbits - New Zealand....
Audi comes a cropper
A VERMONT South woman who crashed a high-powered Audi on the Reefton Spur about 4pm on Sunday could face speeding and careless driving charges.
Sergeant...
Costly camping
By KATH GANNAWAY
Park fees soar for individuals and pairs...
A RESTRUCTURE of fees at Upper Yarra Reservoir Park has put camping there out...
Cyclists’ eyes on evidence
By KATH GANNAWAY
TOURISM, and bike tourism in particular, was a focus of the Warburton Valley CEDA (Community Economic Development Association) AGM this...
All change for town
HEALESVILLE … what a town.
Named after a Richard Heales who was Premier of Victoria for just 354 days.
Looking back on those times,...
Pub set to rise
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE Woori Yallock Hotel burnt to the ground in the early hours of Saturday morning.
As the smoke clears there are already indications...
One night, seven acts
By MELISSA MEEHAN
FANCY a night out, with all the classic Aussie rock tunes not too far from home?
Rock Berry Jam is back again in...
Up close with pets
By JESSE GRAHAM
RESIDENTS at Healesville’s Holmwood Private Aged Care Facility had a special day at the show day last week, with furry and feathered...
Region shows its sparkle
By CAITLIN MCARTHUR
MARYSVILLE’S annual sparkling wine show was back in town this past week with more wine and a slightly different focus.
The Australian Sparkling...
Haven of hope
By JESSE GRAHAM
Judith McGrath, 70, marked birthday with a money-spinning shave
CHEERS erupted through Seville’s Have a Chat Cafe last Thursday when Judith McGrath’s brown...
Hot air climate
By JESSE GRAHAM
EILDON constituents put burning questions to their candidates last week, in a special candidates forum that featured raised voices, strong words and...
In the line of duty
By JESSE GRAHAM
A POLICE officer stabbed in Healesville four years ago was honoured last week with a special award for injured or killed officers.
Lilydale...
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Take care and be aware of alternative care services this winter
Melbourne paramedics are urging Victorians to access alternative care options and get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations now before winter, as new data shows...
