Toast to a wine venture
By Kath Gannaway
WINE journalists from around Australia and from New Zealand took part in a special ‘anniversary’ workshop at Yering Station recently.
The workshop marked...
Security call confirmed
By Dion TeasdaleWARBURTON wood cutter Mick Stormer has labelled the State Government’s assessment of security for Community Cabinet events as over the top.
Mr Stormer,...
Rental crisis
By Kath Gannaway
THE Saint Vincent De Paul Society has called on the Federal Government to make affordable housing in the Yarra Valley a priority.
Jim...
New opportunity knocks
By Kath GannawayTHE new Yarra Valley FM Opportunity Shop opened in Woori Yallock last week after many months of planning by radio presenter Deanne...
Music-hall magic in Lilydale
By Kath Gannaway“WELCOME to this cavern of conviviality, this emporium of Edwardian myth, wit and, above all, entertainment,” are the welcoming words of Chris...
Eureka answer to long winter nights
By Kath GannawayOBTAINING expert advice is critical when choosing a wood heater.
The team at Yarra Valley Heating in Yarra Junction have both the experience...
Pies hit the right spot in contest
By Kath GannawayPEOPLE often compliment Healesville pastrycook Julian Borg on his great Aussie meat pies.
Now he has a medal to prove it.
Mr Borg, who...
Desex pets sooner rather than later!
EDUCATING cat owners on “birth control” is an all-round job for the staff and veterinary team at Animal Aid in Coldstream.
In the lead-up to...
Gearing up to keep fit
STAFF at Healesville Fitness Centre are gearing up to promote health and wellbeing as part of the 2006 Health and Physical Education Week.
The week,...
Hopes for shops plan mood change
By Kath GannawayTHE developer of the proposed Yarra Glen Shopping Complex is cautiously optimistic that the tide of opinion is changing towards support for...
Students’ works go on display
AN EXHIBITION capturing South Australia’s stunning Flinders Ranges will open this week in Montsalvat’s Long Gallery.
Students from the Montsalvat Art School recently travelled with...
Making the most of the region
THE electorate of Seymour is vast, covering an area of about 6000 square kilometres with about 37,500 voters from parts of the Shire of...
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Moderate thunderstorm asthma warning
VicEmergency has issued a Thunderstorm Asthma alert for most of Victoria.
The moderate warning extends across Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, Northern...
