Tag: News
Engines strengthen fleet
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE Yarra Valley Railway received two new editions to its fleet last week, with two engines being craned into the yard in...
Youth plan feedback sought
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Ranges councillors have endorsed the council’s draft Child and Youth Strategy for the next 10 years, putting it out for public...
Lone wolf on the prowl
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE Yarra Ranges is set to host an internationally acclaimed musician as he embarks on his first-ever solo tour, with Montrose and...
Kudos for path plan
By JESSE GRAHAM
A PASSIONATE Healesvillian is spearheading a campaign to create a path from the town’s station to main shopping strip and take a...
Town’s icon farewelled
By JESSE GRAHAM
ONE of Healesville’s oldest residents passed away earlier this month, leaving a legacy of community involvement and warm family memories.
Pixie Stanley (nee...
Million dollar kids
By JESSE GRAHAM
A MILLION-dollar refurbishment of a Healesville kindergarten will see indigenous children accessing better services after the Robyn Jane Children’s Centre was opened...
Residents pick roses for fundraiser
By JESSE GRAHAM
SIZZLING sausages spurred generous donations from residents earlier this month with a three-hour fundraiser selling out and raising money for medical research.
The...
Budget’s health constraints
By JESSE GRAHAM
FEARS that low wage earners could forsake their health to save money have been raised in the aftermath of last week’s Federal...
Top courses at a price
By JESSE GRAHAM
UNIVERSITY debts could deepen and will be paid back earlier under Federal Budget changes, with more autonomy for institutions to deregulate fees.
Last...
Farewelled Elaine’s immortal
By KATH GANNAWAY
ONE of Marysville’s most loved and admired residents, Elaine Postlethwaite OAM, has died at the age of 77.
Elaine’s story of survival of...
Opportunity to volunteer
By KATH GANNAWAY
OPPORTUNITY means more than just a bargain for shoppers at St John of God opportunity shops.
According to Wandin Opportunity Shop supervisor Leonie...
Hip-pocket hit
By JESSE GRAHAM
Budget targets young welfare recipients
YOUNG welfare recipients are expected to be some of the hardest hit from the recently released Federal Budget,...
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Music, Comedy shows coming
Burrinja Theatre
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks
Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate “50 Year of Hits” including...
