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Olinda spring a surprise
OLINDA’S first success of the season was a thumping 44-point win over Gembrook Cockatoo 20.9.129 to 12.13.85. In cold and windy conditions, Olinda handed a…
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Witness account leads to arrest
By Kath Gannaway POLICE have praised the actions of witnesses to a shop theft in Healesville, which led to a quick arrest. Healesville police were…
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Forever young
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE police are appealing to motorists to take care when driving in wintry conditions after a fatal crash in Badger Creek last week.…
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Lessons in water use
By Melissa Meehan STUDENTS across Yarra Valley Water’s service area will receive a valuable lesson about water conservation when school returns next term. Water –…
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New bid to curb binge drinking
By Melissa Meehan COMMUNITY groups across Australia can now apply for funding to fight binge drinking in their own towns and cities under the Federal…
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Future needs for housing
By Melissa MeehanSHIRE of Yarra Ranges councillors have adopted the recommendations of the council’s draft Housing Strategy Issues Paper. The meeting of councillors that approved…
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Upgrade for Kinglake hub
THE Kinglake District Services Centre will receive a $50,000 State Government grant to upgrade and improve the community hub in the main street of Kinglake.…
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CFAsafety tips on house fires
THE CFA has urged Yarra Valley residents to take care in the kitchen to avoid fire. One third of Victorian house fires start in the…
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Terminus is at the crossroads
By Melissa MeehanGet ready for a new beginning. The Terminus is back. New management and the new chef say they are ready to sweep the…
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Tourism boost for shire
By Melissa MeehanA MARKETING program has been launched by the Shire of Yarra Ranges to help promote tourist-related businesses. The Yarra Valley and The Dandenongs…
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Pipeline panel seeks members
THE Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance is seeking expressions of interest from community members and environmental groups to participate in a Regional Benefits Advisory Committee. The committee…
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Signal for ambulance change
THE Yarra Valley will notice some small changes in its ambulance service from today (Tuesday). Victoria’s three ambulance services will merge to form a statewide…