A major concern
FOLLOWING an opinion from A. W. Grulke, attacking Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato and implying that McEwan MP Fran Bailey has everything under control, allowing...
Company fined over felling of trees
By Kath GannawayMORE than 18 months after a number of large trees were cut down on the old sawmill site at the entrance to...
Heartfelt thanks
DEAR voters and friends,
I wish to thank all those who supported me in the recent council elections for Ryrie Ward.
The results were:
Kerri Goding 3084
Jeanette...
Locals lose their voice
IT IS obvious by the results of the Shire of Yarra Ranges elections that the local community in the Ryrie Ward has lost their...
Morning carnage on roads
By Dion TeasdaleTHE ARRIVAL of summer was marked by a spate of horror collisions on Yarra Valley roads .
Four major collisions within 75 minutes...
One stop for the good oil
IF THERE’S anyone who can give the good oil on oils (and filters) it’s Doug Margenberg of One Stop Oils and Filters in Lilydale.
After...
Scene brings back meaning
By Dion TeasdaleTWO Lilydale residents have combined their artistic and building talents in an effort to remind the community of the true meaning of...
Push to put plug in water leaks
By Dion TeasdaleYARRA Valley Water has embarked on its annual leak detection program, promising major water savings for the region.
Since it began in 2003,...
Labor comes to town
By Dion TeasdaleWARBURTON will be abuzz with politicians and media when the Victorian Parliamentary Labor Party holds its annual conference in the town next...
Former teacher gives top marks to newlywed pair
THE wedding of Tanya Exton and Rick Stephens on 26 November was the quintessential local wedding.
Tanya, a former Yarra Glen Primary School student, and...
Towns share $10m facelift
By Dion Teasdale
UPPER Yarra communities are to share in a $10 million State Government funding program aimed at rebuilding and renewing Victorian towns.
Millgrove, Warburton...
Labor of love visit to the Valley
By Dion TeasdaleTHE Upper Yarra was a hive of political activity last week when the Victorian Parliamentary Labor Party held its annual conference in...