Tag: News
Don’t be too scared to join
Imagine that… Healesville Community Garden committee member Michelle Fleming provided a real-life model for Louisa Williams and Malenie Cousins's not-so-scary scarecrow.By Kath GannawayWHAT makes...
Police say attack couple were lucky
TWO teenagers attacked in Queen's Park in Healesville were lucky not to be more seriously injured, according to police.
Yarra Glen police are investigating the...
Best foot fix put forward
New in Healesville, podiatrist Alice Linklater.AS A podiatrist, Alice Linklater admits to being “totally biased” about the notion that it's a wise move to...
Sputnik nabs Spur speeder
A DRIVER has been caught speeding on the Reefton Spur at 132km/h.
Police stopped the 23-year-old Hampton Park man on Saturday 25 February along Warburton-Woods...
Books check out
One of the mobile library's biggest little fans, Jasper, helpsBy Kath GannawayLISA Lawther took the opportunity to read one last story in the Mobile...
Teen party slammed
HEALESVILLE police have branded as irresponsible and thoughtless a Facebook invitation to a party in Healesville on 10 March.
Sgt Wayne Williams said police became...
Champion of his people
By Kath Gannaway
William Barak (1824 – 1903)
WILLIAM Barak, Beruk in the Woiwurrang language of his people, had leadership in his blood.
At a...
Honours roll
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE'S Indigenous past and present are represented in the inaugural Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll.
Wurundjeri leader William Barak and Yarra Yarra elder...
Festival hot for herbs
TV garden show host Vasili will be a special guest at the Herb and Chilli Festival.THINGS are heating up in the Yarra Valley this...
Cash to cut crashes
YOUNG driver safety has received a $10.05 million boost for the continuation of the L2P program.
The L2P program pairs learner drivers with trained supervising...
Right places for curves
Bronwyn Wicks and Melinda Leadbeater are pleased to offer the women's-only circuit workout in Healesville.AT CURVES, the mission is to strengthen women.
Staff work without...
Just slow down- Senior Constable Rob Firns hands out leaflets and speaks with the...
By Mara Pattison-SowdenUPPER Yarra police and schools have had enough of motorists speeding through school safety zones.
Children's lives are put on the line every...