Tag: News
Trees face axe
By Kath GannawayTHE Education Department had delivered an ultimatum to the Badger Creek Primary School Council: ‘Cut down the trees around the school’s gymnasium...
Girls ready for a big charity night
WOMEN in denim and dancin’ boots will be whoopin’ it up at Healesville Memorial Hall in October to raise money for women’s cancer research.
The...
Nurse has no regrets
By Kath GannawaySHERYL Treen has no hesitation in recommending nursing as a career.
There is a caveat, however.
“You have to be willing to put a...
Practice for perfect presentation
Friday debutantes and partners: Alice Nolan/Jay Crozier; Melanie Regan/Matt Charlett; Shannon Adderley/Jarrod Phillips; Lily Colin/Nick Haddad; Stacey Ressom/Lee Rayes; Sarah Zimmerman/Ramon Gadd; Amie Watson/Joel...
Fire anger
By Monique EbringtonUPPER Yarra residents have slammed arsonists who destroyed a popular play area for children.
Yarra Junction police were called to the outdoor playground,...
Captain leaves his stamp
THE naming of a new military post office in Townsville, Queensland, has provided a Healesville man with a special insight into the role his...
Police to bare all
KNOX Police Station will open its cells to the law abiding for its annual open day on Saturday 3 October. Among those who will...
Last roar
Damian Monkhorst — hanging up the boots at 40.By Kath GannawayDAMIAN Monkhorst walked from the Woori Yallock oval on Sunday ending 24 year AFL...
Group fights unit push
By Kath GannawayA GROUP of Coldstream residents have formed an action group to fight large-scale dual occupancy subdivisions in the area.
Spokesperson for Coldstream Community...
Melba spirit pervades Yarra Valley
By Kath GannawayAN ESTIMATED 3000 people celebrated the spirit of Melba and the Yarra Valley she loved as part of the three-day Melba Festival...
Green plan wins award
By Monique EbringtonBADGER Creek Primary School’s green approach to its school grounds has paid off, with the school winning the state Landcare Education Award...
Truck bypass works begin
By Melissa MeehanWORKS on the much anticipated Yarra Glen truck bypass have finally begun.
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Roads...