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Concerns at buy-back
LANDOWNERS in high-risk bushfire areas have told of their concerns with a voluntary bushfire buy-back scheme. Consultation meetings held in Yarra Glen, Chum Creek and…
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Experts to decide on buried cables
By Kath GannawayTHE State Government will appoint “an expert committee” to decide on which areas will receive underground or aerial bundled powerlines in the future.…
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Plan is net loss
Minister Peter Walsh, right, says the net result for farmers across Yarra Ranges needs to be protection for their crops. He was accompanied by Evelyn…
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Strong home price rises may mislead
By Mara Pattison-SowdenA HEALESVILLE real estate agent says homebuyers and sellers should be careful when comparing property prices in the area. The Real Estate Institute…
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One of the wettest
The Yarra Valley has recorded one of the wettest years on record. By Mara Pattison-Sowden STORMS, flash flooding and run-of-the-mill rain has made 2011 one…
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Wheel street party rolls around again- Emily took a ride on one of Burt’s donkeys. 75462
WARBURTON residents celebrated the end of the year with their annual street party. Most of the action took place around the waterwheel, including a visit…
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Great way to end the year
By Dennis FullerA PAIR of Stableford competitions played in beautiful conditions at Emerald Golf Course has book-ended the new year holiday period. Glorious weather and…
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Fine festivities at club
By John WoodJUST on 50 shooters and visitors attended the Woods Point Gun Club’s final shoot for 2011. All of the Christmas events were novelties…
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Seville goes down in tight finish
By Chris AndersonCRICKET in the Yarra Valley resumed on Saturday under humid conditions. In DJ Strachan Shield action, the battle for finals positions has certainly…
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Man in court on assault charges
A HEALESVILLE man has been bailed to face assault and other charges at the Melbourne County Court on Wednesday 8 February. The man was interviewed…
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Santa was seen on the streets
A clown entertains the crowds in the main street. By Kath GannawaySANTA was, not surprisingly, the star of the show at the Healesville Chamber of…
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Ballers scrape in for win over Hawks
By Steve Brown and Russell BennettTHE first game back after the Christmas break saw Footballers at home to Monbulk in a clash they had to…
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