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Vandals wreak havoc
SCHOOL holiday vandals have cost Healesville thousands of dollars with their dangerous and reckless behaviour. The East End has been particularly hard hit with a…
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Burning off is banned
By Kath Gannaway BURNING OFF is not on! The Fire Danger Period (FDP) came into play yesterday – 30 October – effectively banning fires in…
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Win $100 with Reece
REECE is the country’s leading supplier of bathroom and plumbing products. Reece has helped more Australian’s create bathrooms than anyone else and thanks to the…
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Honours are all yours
By Kath GannawayTHE contribution made to Upper Yarra communities by two of the area’s most respected and loved members was recognised in the Australia Day…
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MP backs rego review
By KATH GANNAWAY A PROPOSAL for flexible car registration payments is being backed by Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato as the number of unregistered vehicles on…
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Mighty rock line-up
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S football, netball and junior football clubs are following up their 2006 BABBA concert success with another star-laden fund-raiser. The Mighty Oz Rock…
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Pharmacy to help health
ATTENDING the many and varied pharmaceutical needs of the local community is a priority at Healesville Pharmacy. Since taking over the well-established business more than…
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Market bid goes to Hulls
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges has agreed to leave the final decision on a supermarket development in Yarra Glen to Minister for Planning…
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Flag unfurls national pride
By FRAN BAILEYFLAGS are a way of expressing a people’s identity and pride. They tell a story through their colours, badges and symbols. The Australian…
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Christmas pong
By Kath GannawayYARRA Ranges Council is moving to shut down Australian Native Landscapes Coldstream Composting Facility. With the “no odour” deadline of 30 September gone,…
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Students speak up on a day to remember
By Kath GannawaySTUDENTS from local schools played a prominent role in Remembrance Day commemorations at Healesville RSL on Sunday. Healesville High School student Cassie Nugent’s…
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Bird cull plea
By Dion TeasdaleYARRA Valley fruit farmers are calling on State and Federal governments to help them deal with fruit bat and bird populations ravaging their…