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Shire fines man for felling trees
– Kath GannawayA HEALESVILLE man who cut down trees in Queen’s Park has been fined $1000. Shire of Yarra Ranges councillor Jeanette McRae said the…
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Youth ready to rock
YOUNG people in the Yarra Ranges will be entertained with a ‘Bands Mania’ event to be held in Healesville as part of the shire’s National…
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Down at heelers
By Dion Teasdale THE wait for improved police facilities and services in Yarra Junction looks set to continue. Police Minister, Tim Holding, confirmed this week…
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Award presented
By Melissa DonchiFORMER Launching Place CFA captain Brian Williams has been presented with a 25 year National Service medal after more than 30 years with…
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Shire fights funding slash
By Tania Martin THE Shire of Yarra Ranges is joining forces with other eastern councils to lobby against a reduction in Commonwealth funding for family…
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Window smash spree
POLICE are appealing to the public for information about a window smashing spree in Yarra Junction last week. Vandals smashed eight windows on five buildings…
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A great way of life
THE natural synergy between four-wheel driving, fishing and camping is on show in October. Now in its 10th year, the National 4×4 Show, Fishing Show…
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Fight to recover
By Melissa DonchiA PROFESSIONAL cyclist from Chum Creek has been injured after he was involved in an horrific road accident that could end his career…
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Gold for wineries
By Dion TeasdaleTWO Yarra Valley wineries have been awarded gold medals in the Golden Platypus wine awards. The awards, staged at the Healesville Wine Centre…
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Vigil kept for burns victim
By KATH GANNAWAYEIGHTYTWOyearold Elaine Brennan is not expected to live after suffering severe burns at her Gladysdale home last week. Mrs Brennan was rushed by…
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In the market for the climate
A NEW climate change group has received a positive response from the local community after a recent stint at Healesville community market. C4 Healesville recently…
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Police make in-roads into bad driving
By Kath GannawayVIGILANCE by the public and a concerted effort by Healesville and regional police are helping to tackle anti-social and dangerous driving in Healesville.…