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Church set to be finally finished
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE historic Powelltown church is the ultimate work in progress.
As the church prepares to celebrate its 87th birthday, interest has been resurrected...
Full steam ahead for railway
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE YARRA Valley Railway’s future has been secured today, as the Federal Government confirm a $3 million election pledge and signed the...
Be alert but not alarmed
RESIDENTS are warned not to be alarmed if they spot smoke today, as crews undertake planned burns in Gruyere, Toolangi and Noojee.
The Department of...
Poles apart on tower impact
By JESSE GRAHAM
IT was a night of debate and turnarounds for the Yarra Ranges Council at last night’s meeting.
The first issue on the agenda...
Chopper called in for bike-fall boy
By JESSE GRAHAM
A PRIMARY school-aged boy has been airlifted to hospital, after falling from his bike earlier this afternoon.
Ambulance officers were called out to...
‘Listen to our needs’/Farmers seek common sense approach
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Ranges farmers have told their council they have no voice for their issues.
A meeting held at Yarra Glen on 12 March...
Shears reap just rewards
By JESSE GRAHAM
A GROUNDSWELL of support has seen a Healesville World’s Greatest Shave duo rake in thousands to support families affected by cancer.
Thyme Stanyer...
Tip closure threat
By JESSE GRAHAM
OPPOSITION is growing to moves to close Healesville’s Waste Transfer Station, with the mayor of Yarra Ranges and Healesville Action Group members...
Pick up and pitch in
By JESSE GRAHAM
IDEAS are turning into actions for Healesville’s 150th celebrations and it is not too late for community members to pick up a...
Water bombing contains fire
By JESSE GRAHAM
WATER bombing protected Healesville from a fire threat last week, after a lightning strike ignited tough terrain in Chum Creek.
Around 42 fire...
VIC to stay put
By JESSE GRAHAM
A CAMPAIGN to shift Healesville’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) services to the Memorial Hall has been knocked down, with the service set...
Diamond love forged in dance
By KATH GANNAWAY
CHOOSING the right person in the first place is as good as any advice Ivan Ferguson has to offer on what makes...
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Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits
Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available...
