Tag: News
Alpacas scoop pool
By Kath GannawayFORMER Yarra Glen alpaca breeders Dianne and Ron Condon, owners of Shanbrooke Alpaca Stud, scooped the pool at the recent Sydney Easter...
Last of a generation
Peggy Stevens was a much respected and loved Healesvillian.Born: 5 October 1914
Died: 5 March 2009
PEGGY Stevens was born in Healesville just months into the...
Grim echo of dark days
By Kath GannawayA LIST of more than 40 pager calls to Seville CFA on 7 February makes chilling reading.
It records in many cases...
Race on for market dates
By Kath GannawayA MOVE by Yarra Valley Racing Centre to capitalise on the popularity of the market culture in the region will see three...
Learn how to fence
By Kath GannawaySOUTHERN Wire will hold a community fencing demonstration at Mulbryn Poll Hereford Stud in Dixons Creek on Saturday, 16 May.
Southern Wire’s...
Life drawing classes
THREE Stories Artspace in Healesville is offering life drawing classes under the guidance of acclaimed artist Richard Granville-Smith.
Provided are easels, models, plenty of inspiration...
Call for crash witnesses
A 76-YEAR-OLD East Melbourne man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at Coldstream last week.
The collision happened at around 4pm on Maroondah Highway,...
Helping to learn
Dick Ward, helping students achieve through Lilydale’s Kip McGrath Education Centre. By Kath GannawayDICK Ward’s Kip McGrath Education Centre in Lilydale is now in...
Gifted students forum
BILLANOOK College in Mooroolbark, is committed to providing the best possible education for gifted students. The college’s Dame Phyllis Frost Centre for support education...
Happy feet helping
By Kath GannawaySTUDENTS at Wandin North Primary School took part in their third annual Mini Oxfam Walk in March.
All the students from Prep to...
Avoiding the big C
By Kath GannawayBut this year there will be 5000 or so people around Australia who, with hindsight, would be more than happy to be...
Growing back
By Melissa MeehanFOR MANY who lost their homes in the bushfires, putting the pieces back together is a long and tiresome task.
Toolangi’s Robin...