Tag: Features
Get an organic fix
THE Healesville Organic Farmers Market has been catering for those seeking fresh, chemical-free produce for more than 10 years, with its 11th birthday due...
Clearing up hearing
AS WE get older, our lifestyle and hearing needs change.
Natural Hearing provides maintenance of lifestyle for the people of Yarra Valley communities, through individually...
11 ‘bloody idiots’ nabbed
By KATH GANNAWAY
AN AUSTRALIA Day police operation revealed a lot of “bloody idiots” on the roads.
Eleven drivers were detected with readings above...
Foundation for leadership
UPPER Yarra Secondary College provides students with a safe, healthy and supportive environment that nurtures self-esteem, leadership qualities, talent, curiosity and optimism for the...
Education mode for fireys
By KATH GANNAWAY
BRIGADES across Yarra Ranges are in education mode.
Information nights aimed at keeping residents up to date with everything from fire...
Booker – a prized catch
By KATH GANNAWAY
“IT’S just one of those things you do,” was Barry Booker’s response when asked why he decided to became a...
Get yourself connected
By KATH GANNAWAY
A PROGRAM that connects vulnerable families with volunteers who can provide support and friendship is underway in Yarra Ranges.
An information...
Parade on… whatever
By KATH GANNAWAY
COME rain, hail, shine ... or other disasters, Marysville has celebrated Australia Day in a big way.
For almost...
Aussie spirit
By KATH GANNAWAY
WHETHER it’s a formal event or a getaway with family and friends, there are some great places in the Yarra...
CFA’s century of service
By KATH GANNAWAY
WARBURTON CFA’s rich history went on show last week with the launch of the brigade’s 100th birthday exhibition.
The Celebrating Community...
Hills alive with carols
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE Yarra Valley will be lit up throughout December with communities coming together to celebrate Christmas with traditional Carols by...
Fire danger date
THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Murrindindi Shire will begin at 1am on Monday, 24 November 2014.
CFA District 12 Operations Manager Peter Creak said...
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‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required...
