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Class action launch
By Kath GannawayALMOST a year after fire victims packed a public meeting at Yarra Glen, a class action has been launched in relation to the…
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Moving out event
By Mara Pattison-SowdenONE full-time staff member and 10 casual staff are to be made redundant tomorrow, Wednesday, after event organiser the Grange Group decided not…
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A very good business
Above: Keith and Beryl on their wedding day on 21 May 1960. By Mara Pattison-SowdenKEITH and Beryl Ryan agree the best part of their life…
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Clean up town
Victoria Police crime prevention officer Linda Hancock and Yarra Ranges graffiti project officer Merryn Auldist look on as Healesville Chamber of Commerce members Joanne Tate,…
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Eyes on platypus
A NEW volunteer-based study along the Yarra River is unlocking some of the mysteries surrounding that most unusual of animals, the platypus. Dr Melody Serena…
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Black, white and silver
MONT De Lancey historical homestead is playing host to an exhibition by artist Brent Douthie. Mr Douthie’s family were pioneers of the Wandin Valley area…
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Local learning
By Kath GannawayADULT learning in Healesville has received a boost with UYCH Community College set to open its campus on the ground floor of the…
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Orchards under threat
By Kath GannawayAPPLE and pear growers in the Yarra Valley have added the risk of Chinese fruit fly and other diseases to their battle to…
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Many thanks for the bank
By Kath GannawayBENDIGO Bank has given the go-ahead for a community bank branch in Healesville. Following a successful pledge campaign Healesville and District Community Enterprise…
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Aitken trumps the field
By Dennis FullerCOOL but fine conditions at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday suited Ryan Aitken (28) to a tee when he won overall and B…
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Bullseye for all sides
By Rebecca Torsello FIVE Monbulk soccer sides all had wins in round nine contests on the weekend. The men’s Arrows defeated Bayswater Strikers 4-2, Josh…
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Mongrel thieves
Thieves have made a hard job harder for farmer Lyn Mullins, fencing contractors Russell White and son Brent. THIEVES are targeting properties in bushfire-affected areas…