News
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ALDI’s on the way
A Healesville ALDI store should start taking shape next month. An ALDI Australia spokeswoman said construction was expected to start in February but an opening…
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Pygmy-possum magic
Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the birth of seven critically-endangered mountain pygmy-possums. There are only about 2000 of the species left in the world, and tiny…
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Search for missing teen
Police are appealing for public help to find teenager Daniel Coverley, who could be in Lilydale. The 17-year-old was last seen on 31 December at…
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Marking a decade since Black Saturday
Thursday 7 February will mark 10 years since the start of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires – the day many of us refer to as Black…
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Three taken to hospital
Three people were taken to Maroondah Hospital following a two-car crash in Seville East. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Sunnyside Road and…
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Remembering Black Saturday
A state commemoration service will mark 10 years since the Black Saturday bushfires. On Tuesday 8 January, the State Government announced the event would take…
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CoRE steps forward in 2019
Healesville CoRE is planning on a big 2019 as it pushes forward with its project for Healesville to become a net-zero emissions town by 2027.…
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Balloon pilot saves the day
CFA firefighters have commended the swift action of the balloon pilot who landed his burning craft safely in Gruyere on Boxing Day. The balloon, from…
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Have a say on school
Yarra Ranges Council is urging residents to share their thoughts on plans for an autism school in Coldstream. At their Tuesday 18 December meeting, councillors…
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Fiery balloon landing
A burning hot air balloon made an emergency landing in Gruyere on Boxing Day. Police said the balloon landed in a paddock near Cahillton Road about 6.15am…
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Shots fired in Woori Yallock
Police arrested a 50-year-old man over a shooting incident in Woori Yallock. They responded to reports of shots fired this morning (Friday 21 December). Investigators said…
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Christmas fun for all creatures
Healesville Sanctuary’s animals are joining in the festive season, enjoying some Christmas treats of their own. Christmas came early for big and small with the…