Tag: News
Seekers of the solstice
By JESSE GRAHAM
A GROUP of Healesvillians marked the winter solstice in a special way last weekend, taking part in a dance before dawn and...
$20m shopping centre
By REBECCA BILLS
LAND that has been in the Pace family for over 46 years is nearly ready to open as the new Seville Shopping...
Untold history unfolds
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE’S history will be on display until the end of the year, thanks to a generous donation of hundreds of never-before-seen images...
Day care in the balance
By JESSE GRAHAM
FAMILY day care services offered by Yarra Ranges Council could cease as of next year following a decision at tonight’s (Tuesday) council...
Brigade merger bears fruit
CFA volunteers of the Woori Yallock and Launching Place brigades were on a steep learning curve when they decided in 2007 to amalgamate and...
Taxi let down slammed
By KATH GANNAWAY
A LAUNCHING PLACE pensioner who missed a hospital appointment because his taxi didn’t turn up wants improvements to the system ......
‘Belonging place’ plan
By JESSE GRAHAM
INDIGENOUS community members are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of Galeena Beek, with a belonging place on the...
Special day service plan
By JESSE GRAHAM
A DAY service for disabled children could be a reality in the Yarra Valley, with passionate locals campaigning for a provider and...
Moving symbols of life
Elaine Mary Postlethwaite
Born: 23 November 1936
Died: 13 May 2014
SUMMING up a life so well lived and embraced is no mean task.
The collection of...
Lesson for indi Eildon
By KATH GANNAWAY
INDEPENDENTS are gearing up for an assault on the two-party system and they have gone to Indi to see how it’s done.
Independent...
Grand aim for fun runners
By JESSE GRAHAM
MOUNT Evelyn VCAL students will be taking on Lillydale Lake on Tuesday to raise money for much-needed sports gear for their education.
The...
Avalanche of crime
By MELISSA MEEHAN
ICE will be the biggest challenge for local police over the next few years - according to Yarra Ranges’ top cop.
Superintendent...