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By Dion TeasdaleO’SHANNASSY Ward councillor Monika Keane was elected mayor of the Shire of Yarra Ranges at a council meeting last week. Cr Keane, who…

ST BRIGIDS Parish School in Healesville has received $75,000 from the Federal Government to fund improved security, classroom modifications and sun protection structures. McEwen MP…

By Melissa DonchiSTUDENTS at Chum Creek Primary School have a good reason to get their drawing pencils out now that they have an internationally renowned…

By Kath GannawayTHE design for the $4.1 million redevelopment of the Museum of Lillydale went on display last week. The redevelopment will see the museum…

By Dion TeasdaleUNION boss and Australia Labor Party (ALP) rising star Bill Shorten will visit the Yarra Valley this month. Mr Shorten was one of…

By Kath GannawayRUBBISH dumpers are turning some of the Yarra Valley’s most prominent tourist roads into a tip and creating a potential fire threat. This…

SHIRE of Yarra Ranges pet owners are being encouraged to take responsibility for their animals and get them micro-chipped. The shire is holding a micro-chipping…

By Dion TeasdaleAN ENVIRONMENTAL activist has applauded the Shire of Yarra Ranges for removing potentially poisonous timber products from its playgrounds. Chum Creek activist Linda…

HEALESVILLE police sergeant Tony Van Gorp lashed out at visiting motorcyclists last week after a number of serious crashes on local roads. “It’s nothing more…

CLAIR de Lune will return to Healesville this month after a successful year of touring and the release of their new DVD and CD. The…

By Kath GannawayLOCAL punters were on a winning streak as Spring Racing got underway at Yarra Glen on Saturday. In the first race of the…

By Kath GannawayAUSTRALIA Post will close its Healesville Walk PostShop. That much is not negotiable according to Peter Lavis, Australia Post’s commercial manager for Victoria…