Tag: News
Sanctuary’s bundle of joy
By JESSE GRAHAM
SAY hello to one of Healesville Sanctuary’s newest residents.
The new koala girl, who was born on New Year’s Eve, has been hiding...
Senior Cits turn 50
HEALESVILLE’S Senior Citizens celebrated a milestone birthday recently, reflecting on five decades of friendship, activities and community connections.
The group had a birthday luncheon on...
Crash film clue
By JESSE GRAHAM
POLICE are searching for a witness to last week’s head-on crash in Coldstream, who may have filmed one of the cars involved,...
Musicians come to celebrate
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
HEALESVILLE is saving the best for last with its massive annual music festival set to coincide with the town’s 150th anniversary celebration...
Sights set for open art
By JESSE GRAHAM
IT WILL be a weekend to remember when Yarra Valley Open Studios (YVOS) 2014 opens its doors next month.
Artist liaison and participating...
New hope for endangered bird
By REBECCA BILLS
THERE are around 100 left in the wild, and Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeaters is opening the gates to share their work...
Legal centre to lose thousands
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars are due to be pulled from a free legal service group, hitting its new office in Healesville...
Strap up properly for safety
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
KIDSAFE Victoria’s message is clear: No Helmet, No Ride.
The child accident prevention foundation launched its inaugural schools competition last month to help...
Breaking family violence cycle
By JESSE GRAHAM
YARRA VALLEY police officers are urging people to seek help with domestic violence, and will be opening their doors and ears to...
Stand for safety
By JESSE GRAHAM
Teens told of more than 100 people affected by every road death...
YOUNG drivers received a dire warning from emergency services workers last...
Timber stolen: railway out of pocket
By JESSE GRAHAM
A HEALESVILLE man has been put on a good behaviour bond after stealing thousands of dollars worth of timber from the Yarra...
One giant leap for Warburton
By JESSE GRAHAM
VISITORS and residents alike will have another reason to step on up to Warburton, with a community mosaic project finished and officially...