Tag: News
Suicide talk to ask questions
Yarra Ranges community safety co-ordinator Kym Murphy, right, discusses further safeTALK workshops with presenters Michelle Graeber and Renee Tsatsis.By Kath GannawayTHREE more safeTALK suicide...
Brave faces for masquerade ball
For Caitie Barlow, above, raising awareness about porphyria is an ongoing goal.By Kath GannawaySUPPORTERS of the Caitie Barlow Porphyria Awareness campaign are inviting people...
It’s 2am. Where are your children?
HEALESVILLE police are concerned that young teenagers are wandering the streets in the early hours of the morning.
“With a lot of warmer weather...
Car connection
Healesville CFA volunteers Robyn Argent and Bill Poppins, centre, were thrilled to accept proceeds from the Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise from, from left, Marc...
Crank up the sounds
The Engine Room, from left, Allan Gibson, Dougie McDougall, Richie Langford, Jonno Zwart.By Kath GannawayRICHIE Langford and The Engine Room formed and played their...
No heed for road speed
By Kath GannawayDRIVERS are not getting the message on speed, according to Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol which last week impounded four vehicles.
Leading Senior Constable...
P-plate driver blows his licence
A HEALESVILLE P-plater who blew almost twice the legal blood alcohol limit for a fully licensed driver, has also blown his licence ... and...
Report welcome
By Kath GannawayA FORMER Healesville teacher who gave evidence to an inquiry has welcomed its recommendations to toughen child protection laws in relation to...
Bound to print
John McBride is celebrating 25 years of printing in the Yarra Valley.JOHN McBride can't believe the last 25 years has gone so quickly.
It's quarter...
Suicide alert
SUICIDE remains one of the great taboos, but Yarra Ranges Council is moving towards a suicide safer community with a free workshop tomorrow night...
Lunch longing
Healesville Sanctuary will be awash with the colour and sounds of native flora and fauna.By Mara Pattison-SowdenMARCH is “foodies month” in Melbourne, with the...
Buddy, there’s
SAFETY, warmth and comfort are important values that Buddy Bear shares with children.
The Better Buddy mascot was at Coldstream Primary School last week teaching...