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Golf plan
By Kath GannawayYarra Ranges Council had approved plans which would enable Eastern Golf Club to relocate from Doncaster to a 240 hectare property on the…
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Sunny times
By Keith ThompsonIN AN unusual twist, the weather gods smiled down upon the Yarra Valley Cricket Association on the weekend. The DJ Strachan Shield’s batting…
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Club gives it both barrels
By John WoodWHAT a glorious start to the 2011 shooting year for the Woods Point Gun Club – beautiful weather, a good attendance and some…
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Stranded, just short
By Ian HarleyDUAL Lomax medallist Marc Hardy was left high and dry on 99 not out as wickets tumbled around him on day one of…
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Human safety a priority over flora
YARRA Ranges councillor Chris Templer has moved to clarify what he said in the Mail last week, acknowledging that human life is more important than…
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Cars with stories
Healesville racing enthusiast Laurie Bennett’s Elfin Formula Ford racing car will be on display at Cars of the World. 59201 By Kath GannawayA 1912 Rolls…
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Crews welcome the cash- Upper Yarra SES controller Steve Green, Reefton CFA captain Dan Bennett and Little Yarra CFA captain Les Hart were happy to receive donations from the Upper Yarra Valley Garden
THE Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club has donated $1000 to local emergency services. The money was raised from last October’s Open Garden weekend, where members…
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Best tips for raft racing
YARRA Junction Cricket Club is inviting the community to get involved with its annual Raft Race on Sunday 30 January. Club secretary Greg Mitchell said…
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Rescuers called to find flood animals – This koala joey was rescued by the Yarra Valley Help for Wildlife group. 58885
By Mara Pattison-SowdenA YARRA Valley wildlife group has joined the search for injured animals along flood affected areas of the Murray River. The Help for…
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UGLY, but nice
By Mara Pattison-SowdenYARRA Valley’s UGLY bartenders raised almost $10,000 for leukaemia research during November. In only the second year it has been running, more than…
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Snake strikes
By Mara Pattison-SowdenStephanie, 4, and 2-year-old Josephine, with mum Sallie Adams, were standing at their back door when a tiger snake appeared. 58960 A FAMILY…
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Breakfast kicks off an early start
Step right up to enjoy the Australia Day celebrations. CELEBRATIONS will take place across the shire on Australia Day with entertainment and fun for all…