Town lights up with Christmas spirit
By Dion TeasdaleYARRA Junction traders are getting into the spirit of Christmas, with a range of festive community projects under way.
The town’s Business Development...
Logging heats up
By Dion TeasdaleTHE controversy over the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) decision to allow the logging of a protected forest in Hoddles Creek...
Gore film takes group skywards
By Melissa DonchiA NEW Healesville community group has been formed to tackle the complex issue of climate change.
Communities Combating Climate Crisis (C4) was formed...
Lethal weapons
I WAS saddened to hear that more young lives have been lost on our local roads.
Such a dreadful loss to all their family and...
Traffic fears delay childcare centre
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges last week deferred a $1 million childcare centre development in Healesville, calling for a traffic assessment to...
Company prays for rain
By Melissa Meehan
YARRA Valley Water says rainfall of biblical proportions will be needed in order to stop water restrictions continuing for another two years.
However,...
New political party could branch to Yarra Ranges
By DION TEASDALETHE Shire of Yarra Ranges could be home to two branches of the country’s newest political party after members of Country Alliance...
Milder weather aids burn-offs
AUTUMN fuel reduction burns, including bushland around Maroondah Reservoir, have been completed as part of the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s 2006-07 fuel reduction...
Shot in the arm
By Dion TeasdalePATIENTS in the Upper Yarra may not have to wait too much longer to get after-hours medical attention in their own community.
Plans...
Youth to have their say
YOUNG people are invited to attend an information session about establishing a youth events committee for the Upper Yarra area.
The session will be held...
Volunteering can be rewarding
– Kath GannawayANGLICARE Yarra Ranges is looking for people who can make a difference.
As Volunteer Week ended on Sunday, Judy Davidson, Friends Group co-ordinator...
New learning experience
By Melissa DonchiTHE Little Yarra Steiner School showed their point of difference last week as they unveiled a new purpose-built Upper School, designed to...
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Report reveals about 12,500 people facing homelessness over 10 years died...
A new feature report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has delved into the outcomes of people who have received support...
