Tag: News
Lions’ pride dented
THE Lions Club of Healesville will have to dip into hard-earned funds to replace a trailer stolen between Christmas and New Year.
The trailer and...
Call for speed change
By Kath GannawayTHE DEATH of a 57-year-old Eumemmering truck driver on Wednesday has led to renewed calls for a reduction of the speed limit...
Brigades had baptism of fire
It was Sunday 8 January 1939. Forest Officer John Barling went to check on a fire, which had been burning for several days near...
Spirit of giving brings joy
AS WE tackle the challenges ahead in 2009, I just wanted to say how moved I was this past Christmas by the generosity of...
Holiday for summer skills
By Monique EbringtonTHE Yarra Valley Summer School of Music and Art brought in an eager collection of musicians, artists and performers of all ages...
Bravery, horror and resilience
By Kath GannawayBLACK Friday saw 4,932,000 acres of land burnt out, 71 people dead, 69 sawmills destroyed, towns razed to ash and an aftermath...
Pitch in for life
By Kath GannawayTHE Yarra Valley Life Education Van’s work with local school children has received a substantial donation from the Lions Club of Healesville.
Lions...
Stay safe during the fire season
Spotlight on a smoke tree, an example of the abundance of flora in the Yarra Valley. Picture: Raylee BurnsBy Kath...
Saving our oldest building
Once divine, now dilapidated: Healesville’s oldest building.By Kath GannawayNEGOTIATIONS between the Shire of Yarra Ranges and VicTrack could be the key to providing a...
Cobras sign ‘ideal player’ from US
Quincy Henderson of Winona State University will step on to the court for Kilsyth Cobras this year.By Ben TurnerKILSYTH Cobras have pulled off a...
Shock closure of childcare
Samantha Kloet has her hands full as a full-time working mother. Her job got even tougher when she was told in December that her...
Higher learning
Angus Boyle (front) with Healesville High School principal George Perini, (back row, from left) Sergeant Tony Van Gorp, Gornroamin business owner Karen Picone and...