Tag: News
Traffic lights make the cut
By Kath GannawayVICROADS has been given the green light to proceed with the installation of traffic lights at the Melba and Maroondah highways intersection...
Police praise motorists
A female driver escaped with just cuts and abrasions from this accident near Yarra Junction last Wednesday.By Monique EbringtonWARBURTON Emergency Services workers have been...
Theft ‘a low act’
By Kath GannawayPOLICE have described as “a low act” the theft of copper piping, a hot water service and farm gates from a burnt-out...
Spirit of survival
ANZAC Day in Marysville will have special significance this year. The memorial in the main street is among a few treasured landmarks which survived...
Firearmseized
Senior Constable Don Trice and the semi-automatic rifle, fitted with a silencer, and bolt action rifle a Warburton man had been using to hunt...
Talks of recovery
By Kath GannawayBUSHFIRE-AFFECTED residents had an opportunity to put their concerns to the chair of the Victorian Bushfire Recovery and Reconstruction Authority, Christine Nixon,...
Crowds flock for vine time
By Monique EbringtonYARRA Valley’s boutique wineries were on display last weekend with visitors flocking to the Valley for the rescheduled event.
The annual Grape Grazing...
Office location sparks anger
The Grocon administration site — convenient for some, but not for everyone.By Kath GannawayTHE siting of a temporary construction office in Yarra Glen’s main...
Michelle sews up the recession
By Kath GannawayTHERE’S no recession at Michelle’s Sewing Basket, stockists of Singer, Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff Sewing Machines.
While other retail businesses face a...
Fire views hot up
By Kath GannawayBUXTON resident Ray Donkin spoke out against the policy of moving away from identified fire refuge areas when he presented his view...
Growers rally for grape festival
Lex de Man, CFA general manager Yarra Area presented certificates of appreciation last week to members of the Yarra Valley Winegrowers By Kath Gannaway
LYNNE...
Rising to occasion
By Monique EbringtonYARRA Junction pastry chef Camilla Williams had a taste of success when she was recently named dux of her TAFE course.
Mrs Williams...
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Becoming a joyful reviewer
My new year's resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer.
Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for...
