News
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Commuter delays after two-car crash
CFA crews are clearing the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Warburton Highway at Launching Place, with Lilydale-bound drivers delayed. The crash occurred near…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…