Tag: News
Scouts salute new home
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE First Scouts Group has celebrated a new lease on life for its community hall, which officially wrapped up a $50,000 refurbishment...
Station campaign pays off
By JESSE GRAHAM
YEARS of waiting has paid off for the Toolangi Fire Brigade, which began the next chapter of its history by opening a...
Burden of proof has bite
By JESSE GRAHAM
CONTROVERSIAL new laws for restricted dog breeds will be debated in Parliament this week and a local animal worker is concerned about...
World food tour to Italy
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Valley food-lovers have the opportunity to be part of Good Food Month, Australia’s largest food festival, right here in the valley.
The...
Firefighters earn ‘life’ medals
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE CONTRIBUTION of long-serving members of Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade was celebrated in October with seven members receiving CFA Life Membership Medals.
Between...
Rally shows Get Up and go
By JESSE GRAHAM
MORE than 100 people gathered in Healesville’s Queens Park last week to encourage action on climate change, as part of an Australia-wide...
Firefighters give benefits thanks
By JESSE GRAHAM
DIXONS Creek CFA has shown its appreciation for community support after thousands of dollars were donated from shoppers to the brigade.
A total...
Community in full bloom
By KATH GANNAWAY
STEELS Creek’s Annual Flower Show has blossomed into a whole of community event with something for all ages and interests.
The Steels Creek...
Dream is on for offroad rider
THE chance to ride with Aussie Offroad racing legend and former World Enduro champion Shane Watts was a dream come true for Three Bridges...
No hold on facility
By KATH GANNAWAY
WARBURTON residents opposed to the relocation of a drug rehabilitation in the township say despite reassurances, there is no accountability for the...
Good rap for timber icon
By JESSE GRAHAM
A HEALESVILLE community icon has been recognised for his work with the timber industry, which he said helps the community and often...
Proud principal honours students
By JESSE GRAHAM
LAST week marked the end of an era for 54 students who wound up their studies at Healesville High School with a...
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Stokke YOYO 3 frame recalled
Certain models of Stokke YOYO 3 pram/stroller frame have been recalled as the affected pram/stroller’s brakes can fail when in use.
The affected models ...
