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A path to the Goodlife

Children from all walks of life, some having experienced trauma or facing challenges are finding their lives have been turned around thanks to a...

Autism school plan

 The community could soon have its say on plans for an autism school in Coldstream. Yarra Ranges Councillors will consider a proposal from Lyrebird College...

Tourism land for grabs

A ‘Mandarin tourism project’ is proposed for a disused Healesville lot. Barry Plant Healesville is selling 11 Maroondah Highway, listing the 101 acre site for...

Solar survey results in

Leadership in the renewable energy debate is hard to find, except in Healesville where a committed group continue on the path towards a net-zero...

Tasting Success

An integral part of the Yarra Valley experience is tastings, be they wine, cheese, chocolate, fruits and even ice-cream. With coffee it is more...

They shall not be forgotten

 Artwork to remember local World War I soldiers and The Memo’s layered history is now on display. Yarra Ranges Council, Healesville and District Historical Society...

Fencing the edible garden

The heart of the Yarra Valley seems like a great place to nurture the Edible Forest Garden which has been established at the Yarra...

Petition for dangerous crossing

A petition had been made to Yarra Ranges Council highlighting the dangers of Maroondah Highway and Badger Creek Road intersection. The petition which obtained 132...

Safety concerns for kids after pedestrian bridge is removed

Children in Reefton have to dodge logging trucks and cars after the McMahons creek pedestrian bridge was removed in July 2017. The ageing bridge...

Scammers hit food outlets

 Police are warning retailers to be alert to a fraud scam in the eastern suburbs. Yarra Ranges police said a group of young people were...

Cherry ripe for Christmas

 Nothing says ‘Christmas in the Yarra Valley’ quite like cherries. The plump red fruit on bright green stems will be found on fruit platters and...

Cultural heritage runs deep

 The Yarra Ranges Heritage Network has produced a Guide to Heritage in the Yarra Ranges for the community and visitors. Warburton’s historic Signs Publishing printed...

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Wandin Rotarian helping run ROMAC to give kids urgent medical care

A local Rotarian is helping drive an organisation-wide initiative to provide urgent medical care to children in need. The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Gavan McIntyre...