Tag: News
No sanctuary for drivers
LIFE in the fast lane ended abruptly for more than 40 Healesville drivers when local police mounted a blitz on the 28 and 29...
Junior cricket season hits off
MONBULK Junior Cricket Club is calling on all Brett Lee hopefuls to join in the fun this year.
It has even formed a management group...
Pals reach Lords
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S international cricket adventurers Josh Ogilvie and Rick Liston made it to Lords in time for the Ashes … as planned.
Importantly,...
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THE original Federation Square big screen has been installed at Marysville.
The project has been made possible through an alliance of Federation Square, CentaCare, Regional...
Sheds good for health
THE Healesville Men’s Shed was officially opened last week with co-ordinator Alan Jones declaring the Australian Men’s Shed movement the largest men’s health...
Final recognition
By Kath GannawayIT HAS taken 65 years for the spirits of Vincent Peters and his wife Daisy to be reunited in Healesville.
Vincent, one of...
Club comes to life
By Kath GannawayWHEN Barry Smith, one of Yarra Glen’s great footballers and clubmen, became a member of the local historical society, the seed was...
Fire levy reform call
By Kath GannawayMCEWEN MP Fran Bailey is calling for the Fire Services Levy to be tied to local council rates.
The issue of the levy...
Grants to clean up graffiti act
ONE-OFF grants are available to help rid communities of graffiti.
Seymour MP Ben Hardman said applications for the latest round of Victoria’s Graffiti Clean-up Community...
All clear no fear
By Kath GannawayTHE State Government’s ‘10/30’ Right clear vegetation plan announced last week has been met with a mixed reaction with some hailing the...
Spring gardens and shows
RICHLY planted contrasting garden rooms create a feeling of spaciousness. Features Australian species only watered during establishment, colourful exotics including roses and geraniums, ferns...
Open view for artscape
IN TWO weeks’ time when more than 50 artists invite visitors to view their craftsmanship as part of the Yarra Valley Open Studios, none...