Tag: News
Bush buffer ripped apart
By KATH GANNAWAY
A YARRA Junction man who says a vegetation buffer zone protected under a VCAT order has been illegally trashed, is calling on...
VicForests logs on
By KATH GANNAWAY
ENVIRONMENT group MyEnvironment has lost its appeal against a 2012 Supreme Court decision that found in favour of State Government logging arm...
Banks invest in learning
By KATH GANNAWAY
BENDIGO Community Bank branches along the Warburton Highway are part of a scholarship program helping local students kickstart their tertiary education.
The Bendigo...
Overlay review plea
By JESSE GRAHAM
CHANGES to a controversial property law in the new year could see community concerns addressed and a common-sense approach taken with residential...
Speed, booze, raise trauma stakes
POLICE have been left disappointed after a state-wide operation saw numerous drivers taking risks and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol over...
Boost for high school
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE Primary School's Marc Jones will have lighter study costs in the coming year after being awarded the Tricia O’Reilly Scholarship to...
Bushfire retreats listed
By KATH GANNAWAY
FOUR new Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) have been designated by Yarra Ranges Council.
Healesville RACV Club, Millgrove Recreation Reserve, Woori Yallock Reserve and...
Search for display stove
THE Sanctuary is searching for a stove.
Healesville Sanctuary is constructing a new program enclosure for the mountain pygmy-possum and is asking the community to...
Centre bid on ice
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Ranges Council has deferred its decision on whether to allow Narconon drug rehabilitation centre to move to Warburton until March, 2014.
The...
High-tech fire alert signs installed
UP-TO-DATE fire danger information will be available to Yarra Valley residents as part of the first launch of automated Fire Danger Rating signs around...
Event leaders drive stall sales
By KATH GANNAWAY
WANDIN Yallock Primary School’s grade five and six students get an A-plus for event management after organising a market that raised $226.45...
Dog laws unfair: aid agency
By JESSE GRAHAM
COLDSTREAM animal welfare workers have balked at law changes clamping down harder on residents suspected of owning restricted dog breeds.
An amendment to...
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Cultivate Food and Beverage recall product due to undeclared allergen
Cultivate Food and Beverage are conducting a recall of their Chocolate Apricot Biscuits 350g product which have been for sale at independent food retailers...
