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Rosy for artists
YARRA Ranges artists are encouraged to apply to the State Government for funding for individual and community projects. A total of $6.2 million is available…
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Tune-up for rundown hall
By Kath GannawayRESTORATION of the Warburton Mechanic’s Institute will start on Monday, 6 February, after Yarra Ranges Shire awarded Park Orchards company Renew Constructions Pty…
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Fine dining at The Chapel
THE Chapel Restaurant in Lilydale has an exciting line up of live entertainment in the coming weeks to match the venue’s unique dining experience. Renowned…
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Drain corpse
LILYDALE Police are still awaiting news from the coroner about the discovery of a body in a Healesville drain pipe last year. Police were called…
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You’ve got the wrong mail, says Australia Post
By Kath Gannaway AUSTRALIA Post had denied allegations they are not keeping their promise to provide full postal services at the Healesville Walk PostShop. Healesville…
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Honeyeater unites green council
By Melissa DonchiTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges will lobby state and federal governments to secure more habitat for Victoria’s critically endangered bird emblem, the helmeted…
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First twodayer gets underway
By Keith Thompson YVCA SecretaryTHE first two-day match of the season got underway on Saturday with overcast conditions, which caused problems with light at the…
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Treat for the senses
NESTLED among hundreds of aromatic herb plants, The Restaurant at the Lillydale Herb Farm offers a unique, sensory dining experience. Tucked away, as it is,…
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Top garden award makes Bob ‘best’
By Dion TeasdaleWANDIN resident Bob O’Neill is now officially the best gardener in the country. The owner and creator of Katandra Gardens in Wandin, Mr…
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Balloon up on pedal power
By Kath GannawayYARRA Ranges council staff pushed pedal-power last week when they joined thousands of fellow Victorians for National Ride to Work Day. Council staff,…
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On the edge
By Melissa DonchiMCEWEN MP Fran Bailey’s political future hangs in the balance this week as she hopes postal votes will save her job. At the…
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Supermarket plan gets panel backing
By Kath Gannaway AN independent panel report released last week gives overwhelming support for the proposed Yarra Glen supermarket development. The report recommends adoption of…