News
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Rotary raffle to boost food security in Kenya
The Rotary Club of Healesville are holding a raffle in support of their milking cow and goat project in Kenya. Healesville Rotarian Wilma Best said,…
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The round-up
Burglars caught Police charged a 27-year-old Lilydale man and a 24-year-old Mooroolbark man in relation to several burglaries. Investigations into a burnt-out car in Doncaster…
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Preschool powering ahead with solar panels
Yarra Glen Preschool is now offsetting its daytime power use, thanks to a solar panel installation funded by community-based solar group Yarra Glenergy. The group,…
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Bloods family determined for grand final
Healesville Football Netball Club’s senior women’s team have qualified for the grand final and are hoping to secure the league’s inaugural premiership when they face…
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Winter festival a winner
The Warburton River of Light Winter Festival was held on the evening of Saturday 24 August. The free community event welcomed locals to share an…
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Calendar photo winners announced
The winners of the eighth annual Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank calendar competition were announced on Wednesday 21 August at the Warburton Arts Centre.…
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Book Week celebrations at Healesville Primary School
Healesville Primary School held celebrations for the final school day of Book Week by dressing up as characters from their favourite novels. The day featured…
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School’s plans for new science classrooms
Upper Yarra Secondary College is in the planning stage of constructing a new science building that will modernise the school’s STEAM education. Assistant principal Michael…
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United by the ukulele
A Healesville U3A class dedicated to playing string instruments has seen the formation of a local ukulele band. Class teacher Doug Fudge is joined by…
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Missing Wandin North teen
Police are appealing for public help to find Wandin North teenager Aislin Clarke. The 15-year-old was last seen at her Warburton Highway home about 8.30am…
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Sharing community history
Residents often turn to their local historical society for information on their ancestors – be it images of people or places, or information about the…
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Progress on the Yarra Valley Trail
Works are progressing along the Yarra Valley Trail that will see a walking and cycling trail connect Healesville through to Yarra Glen, Coldstream and Lilydale.…