News
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Mural with a message
A new mural in Warburton is sending a message that keeping the Yarra River clean and healthy is a responsibility for which everyone can take…
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Q and A with Harold Taylor
Harold Taylor, retired teacher and volunteer at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead What is something people don’t know about you? Most people don’t know that…
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70 wonderful years
For Healesville couple Cliff and Nance Mclaine shared interests and a beautiful family have contributed to 70 wonderful years of marriage. The couple, Cliff 92…
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Don’t be a duffer!
Criminals preying on farmers will have more police to answer to if the Liberal Government is elected in November according to State Liberal Member for…
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Indigenous community recognised
Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin has received the Elders Award at the 2018 Eastern Metropolitan Region Naidoc Awards. Other awards went to Jayden Crozier –…
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TRIP a life saver
It’s no co-incidence that the TRIP (Teenage Road Information Program) is held at Heritage & Heritage Funerals in Woori Yallock. Many, hopefully most, of the…
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Pipeline not in the pipeline
Yarra Ranges Council and local growers will continue to look for funding opportunities for the Coldstream Recycled Water Pipeline following notification that the project failed…
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Bike track warning
Sue Paterson fears Warburton mountain bike trail riders could meet the same fate as her son, Gary. He took his dog Ace for a walk…
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Phone tower trouble
A new phone tower should be linking East Warburton residents and visitors to the world, but some say their coverage hasn’t improved. Casey MP Tony…
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Burnout ends in Queens Park
Healesville police are seeking footage and information regarding a car that drove down the embankment at Queens Park on 20 July. Police report that at…
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End of an eagle era
Jess, Healesville Sanctuary’s majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle has soared for the last time. A remarkable bird who called the Sanctuary home for more than 40 years,…
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Hope for homeless
A Lilydale affordable housing project received a $200,000 boost. On Wednesday 18 July, the Housing, Disability and Ageing Minister Martin Foley announced the Social Housing…