Tag: News
Scratch this pest
Regular brushing is the best way to keep tabs on fleas.By Kath GannawayWARMER weather can bring fleas … and discomfort not only for pets,...
Break through the clutter
A little book with big potential.By Kath GannawayIF ORGANISING is so easy, why isn’t everyone organised?
Truth is, it’s a knack that some people have,...
Goalposts are moved back
By Kath GannawayTHE GOALPOSTS are back at Gallipoli Park in Marysville.
The posts were cemented in on Wednesday last week, thanks for the efforts of...
Post-bushfire plans for recovery
YARRA Glen and district communities will have an opportunity to have their say on how they see post-bushfire recovery for their areas.
A Community Recovery...
Machinery theft a blow
By Kath GannawayMICHAEL Anderson has had machinery stolen before, but the theft of a 15-tonne traxcavator from Kinglake in August has floored him.
Mr Anderson...
Help closer to hand
By Kath GannawayTHE Volunteer Clinic – Yarra Valley Practitioner Project established following the bushfires in February has extended its service to Healesville.
Natural therapist Karen...
Breaking the ice
SHAKE off those winter chills and warm up these September school holidays with the Thaw Out school holiday program.
Run by the Shire of Yarra...
Winds keep valley in dark
- Melissa MeehanPARTS of Don Valley were left without power for three days last week after wild winds swept the region.
Resident Sue Hoffman...
Crew’s 22 minutes of hell
IN THE early evening of Black Saturday, with fire burning all around them, six Badger Creek firefighters waited anxiously on their tanker in Ainsworth...
Big Melba weekend
By Kath GannawayTHE MELBA Festival in September will provide a three-day, eclectic feast of music, food and wine.
More than 30 events will be staged...
Cabs
By Kath Gannaway
HAIL the locals first, is the message Yarra Valley Taxis director Nassim Elyateem is keen to get out the residents across the...
Hope spans seas
By Kath GannawayA VISITOR from Japan is connecting Australia’s fire and flood stricken communities at either end of the eastern seaboard with messages of...