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Nixon bows out
By Kath GannawayCHRISTINE Nixon is a volunteer … as of today (Tuesday). It’s a big step back for the woman who retired from the role…
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Fire voices heard- Chris Arnold, Bruce Mainsbridge, Emma van Meurs, Tony van Meurs, and Don Arnold gave their opinions at the meeting. 51841
By Mara Pattison-SowdenWARBURTON and Warburton East residents were keen to get their messages across at last week’s 2009 Bushfire Royal Commission community consultative meeting. More…
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Don’t jail me
By Mara Pattison-SowdenA 23-year-old Berwick man caught driving at speeds of up to 230 km/h along the Melba Highway has pleaded not to be jailed.…
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It’s grouse, not mickey mouse
Healesville High School students are loving their musical trip Back to the ’80s. OH Mickey, you’re so fine … you’re so fine you blow my…
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Pubs, pots and profits
Cara Goodwin and Kim Jackson of the Grand Hotel, Kerri Beal of the Sam Knott Hotel, AHA vice president Ian Larkin, Bill Bell from the…
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Travel blues not fair
By Kath GannawayA PARTICULAR group of Upper Yarra residents continue to be penalised by a fare system which, over the years, a succession of community,…
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High-fliers
A TOTAL of 4749 pigeons left Ouyen on Saturday on a 400km race held by the Victorian Homing Associaiton. Federation – H. Simeth 1607 mpm,…
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Grind into the groove
Fats Wah Wah are among the great line-up of bands which have made Grind N Groove top live music spot in Healesville. GRIND N GROOVE…
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Report for a better look
A REPORT from the Yarra Glen and District Township Group outlines the capital works program being developed by Yarra Ranges Council for the Yarra Glen…
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Honeymoon’s over
Sergeant Wayne Williams is the new officer in charge at Healesville. By Kath GannawaySERGEANT Wayne Williams says he has big shoes to fill in taking…
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A rain-beater
WHILE golf courses around the traps were soggy in the extreme, the well-drained Emerald course stood up to recent drenching. The conditions suited Geoff Isherwood…
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‘Revolution’ fails
Warburton Primary School parents Jade Marlow, Nicole Wynde, Yvonne Jenkins, Antoine Cheron, Jo Rothwell and Melissa Gunner are unhappy with the lack of progress, while…