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Drugs new high
By Tania MartinDRUG crimes in the Yarra Ranges have spiked by more than 25 per cent in the past 12 months. But police District Inspector…
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Devil’s health in the detail
HEALESVILLE Sanctuary’s threatened species staff dared to put their hands in the mouth of nine Tasmanian devils last Wednesday, 2 December. The examination was part…
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Mount Evelyn in walk-over win
By Keith Thompson,SATURDAY saw the completion of round six in the YVCA senior cricket fixture with the main D. J. Strachan Shield competition getting very…
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Get lost at Hedgend
HEDGEND Maze in Healesville launched its Sundown Screenings program of outdoor films on 27 November, taking fun to a whole new level at the popular…
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Falcons hold their nerve
By Ian HarleyKNOX Gardens has claimed its first points in the Knox Tavern Cup since its return to the top grade. Batting first last week…
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Mount Evelyn sets the pace
By Keith Thompson, YVCA secretaryROUND six of the Yarra Valley Cricket Association season in the D. J. Strachan Shield commenced on Saturday with ladder leader…
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Yeats named Emerald Golf Club champion with 228
By Dennis FullerMARTIN Yeats (7) is the club champion at Emerald Golf Club with a three round gross score of 228. His steady golf with…
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Black day
By Kath GannawayRETELLING the story of Black Saturday was a daunting task for Lilydale’s Glenvale School community, but they achieved it beyond all expectations with…
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School sites silent as cash dries up
By Kath GannawayBUILDING on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s education revolution has come to a grinding halt in the Yarra Valley. Contractors downed tools last month…
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Premier visits blaze breaks
PREMIER John Brumby and Water Minister Tim Holding outlined measures taken to protect water catchment during a visit to Healesville. Mr Brumby inspected fuel breaks…
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Call for safer places
By Tania MartinHILLS residents last week renewed calls for action to establish Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs), fearing the leave early bush fire policy was flawed.…
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CFA’s eye on heat
By Monique EbringtonHEALESVILLE Masonic Lodge snapped into action when they heard that Healesville Fire Brigade needed a thermal imaging camera. David Wells, the Master of…