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Orchid order
By Kath GannawayMr West said orchid growers faced a difficult year, with what we now regard as an unseasonably cold and wet winter and spring…
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Puddles of fun
By Melissa MeehanBelow left: Lex Bernhardt, his son having buck’s turn and Race 5 named in his honour, Clint Bernhardt Last Hurrah. 55437 Pictures: Raylee…
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Halcyon days in the Valley
By Kath GannawayMELBOURNE Cup weekend in the Yarra Valley will provide a feast for garden lovers, with the Upper Yarra Garden Club holding its annual…
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Ambo pledge
By Mara Pattison-Sowden and Kath Gannaway YARRA Junction will receive a 24-hour ambulance no matter which political party wins the upcoming State Election. Last week,…
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Melba makes it magical
Below: Vardos – Alana Hunt on violin, Sofia Chapman on accordion and Indra Buraczewska on double bass thrilled audiences at Hargreaves in Yarra Glen. By…
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A mountain of memories
Left: Mount Evelyn’s victorious under-17 section 2 team coached by Sue Martin. By Russell BennettMOUNT Evelyn Netball Club won’t forget 4 September in a hurry.…
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Laugh and learn expo
By Mara Pattison-SowdenYARRA Junction residents can monkey around with a free family expo highlighting Upper Yarra programs and services. Ex-Collingwood footballer Damian ‘Monkey’ Monkhorst will…
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Snap the Valley
By Laura ArmitageAMATEUR photographers are being encouraged to take part in Mont de Lancey’s photo competition, which aims to capture the essence of the Yarra…
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Still in the pink- The Pink Ladies Fran Snowdon, Judith Smiles, Margaret Wagenaar and Judith McGrath with representatives from the Warburton Highway Community Banks Kevin Parker from Wandin-Seville, R
YARRA Valley’s Pink Ladies exist to support women with breast cancer and inform women of their options, including the fact they don’t have to go…
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Moves on toilets
By Kath GannawayAs preparations got underway last week on the long-awaited redevelopment of the Green Street toilets, Yarra Ranges Council urged residents to support the…
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New station works take a look back
By Mara Pattison-SowdenWANDIN’S fire fighters are looking for the finishing touches to decorate their $250,000 station upgrade. The community has pulled together to work on…
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Set for take off
Four-year-olds Leina, Sukey and Makenzee prepare to take off with teacher Geina Daley. 54905 MOST children dream of having their own spaceship, putting on their…