New mayor looks ahead
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...
Cash for school’s upgrade
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...
Drawing on an
By Melissa DonchiSTUDENTS at Chum Creek Primary School have a good reason to get their drawing pencils out now that they have an internationally...
Museum is on display
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...
Dinner to recall mining drama
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...
Rubbish Valley
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...
Micro
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...
Playgrounds removal praise
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...
Police fume at road carnage
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...
Music from across the world
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...
Punters have a field day
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...
Post decision delivered
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...
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Where should Yarra Ranges Council spend rates?
Early planning for the Council 2025/26 Budget is now underway and Yarra Ranges Council want to hear from the community about how it should...
