Tag: News
Something to bark about
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A HEALESVILLE breeder has taken out first prize in the prestigious Royal Melbourne Show Rottweiler Minor Puppy competition.
Michael Campbell, a registered breeder...
Shed flies the flag
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE Yarra Glen Men’s Shed was opened on Saturday 4 October, signalling the end of a four-year ‘build’ and the official beginning...
Lounge on the way
By JESSE GRAHAM
WHEN the Salvos announced it would be ending its weekly church service, the reactions of some were negative.
But, with the final stages...
Meals service is full of pride
By JESSE GRAHAM
A COMMUNITY meal program that has served up thousands of meals celebrated its ninth birthday last week, with cake, smiles and a...
Two state green awards
By JESSE GRAHAM
SUCCESSFUL sustainability in the Yarra Ranges was lauded by the State Government earlier this month, with the council and Healesville Sanctuary receiving...
Election pulse
By JESSE GRAHAM
Hospital pressure group says it feels the pressure of politics stalling case study...
A CASE study into the future of Healesville Hospital has...
Consultation delays tower appeal
By KATH GANNAWAY
AN APPEAL to VCAT against plans to build a 40 metre communications tower in Millgrove has been stalled as Telstra seeks further...
A 50-pound baby
By KATH GANNAWAY
WILLIAM Hammersley’s story is on the record.
Chapter by chapter, the Warburton man adopted out as a baby in an era when forced...
TAFE twist slammed
By JESSE GRAHAM
A WAR of words has erupted between political parties after last week’s announcement that TAFE would be returning to Lilydale next year...
State snub over shortfall
By JESSE GRAHAM
MURRINDINDI Shire Council is bent on resolving a $1.76 million budget shortfall due to costly new buildings, and is calling on residents...
Winery walk a major drawcard
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
MORE than 2000 people attended Warburton’s winery walkabout under the warm sunshine at this year’s Shedfest Wine Festival on the weekend.
In...
Funding changes cut into services
By KATH GANNAWAY
WITH the focus on Mental Health Week last week, cuts to mental health support programs in Healesville and Yarra Junction have come...
