News
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Q&A with cartoonist Michael Leunig
What is something people don’t know about you? I’m not from an art background but a labouring background. I’ve spent a lot of my time…
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Healesville Jewellers hit by theft
On Saturday 27 April, between 11 AM and 1 PM, The Healesville Jewellers was targeted by thieves who stole a wooden puzzle box. Police told…
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The railway revolution
Today we can catch a clean, quiet and efficient electric train to Melbourne. It saves us from the drudgery of driving in traffic and the…
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Warburton Highway desperately needs upgrading
A recent online petition for VicRoads to upgrade the Warburton Highway in Seville East gathered more than 1200 signatures after a spate of crashes in…
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headspace centre for Lilydale
Labor candidate for Casey Bill Brindle has pledged $3.5 million towards opening a headspace centre in Lilydale. “Labor is proud to announce we will match…
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Healesville performer on tour
Healesville’s Anthony Street is touring Australia with world-first stage show Celtic Illusion through April and May. Celtic Illusion played at Healesville’s The Memo on Friday…
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Dam safety warning
A fatality and a serious injury have prompted warnings about dam safety. Victoria has about 450,000 dams, the State Government said, many of which are…
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Art gallery to open in Healesville
YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub is opening in main street Healesville on Thursday 9 May along with their first exhibition titled, Members Only. YAVA is…
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Wine to the world
Australia is continuing to grow its income from exporting wine. The total value increased by five per cent to $2.78 billion in the 12 months…
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Bottle ban for sanctuary
Single-use plastic bottles are banned from Healesville Sanctuary. From 1 May, single-use plastic bottled water and soft drinks, along with straws and plastic bags, are…
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Picture perfect workshops
Photography is a wonderful hobby, but for some, a hobby just isn’t enough. Some of us get so infected with the craft that we instantly…
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Healesville hoon
Police impounded a man’s car after allegedly catching him speeding in Healesville on Saturday 27 April. The Gilderoy man was travelling in his white Holden…