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Pals reach Lords
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S international cricket adventurers Josh Ogilvie and Rick Liston made it to Lords in time for the Ashes … as planned. Importantly, along…
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THE original Federation Square big screen has been installed at Marysville. The project has been made possible through an alliance of Federation Square, CentaCare, Regional…
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Sheds good for health
THE Healesville Men’s Shed was officially opened last week with co-ordinator Alan Jones declaring the Australian Men’s Shed movement the largest men’s health organisation in…
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Final recognition
By Kath GannawayIT HAS taken 65 years for the spirits of Vincent Peters and his wife Daisy to be reunited in Healesville. Vincent, one of…
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Club comes to life
By Kath GannawayWHEN Barry Smith, one of Yarra Glen’s great footballers and clubmen, became a member of the local historical society, the seed was set…
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Fire levy reform call
By Kath GannawayMCEWEN MP Fran Bailey is calling for the Fire Services Levy to be tied to local council rates. The issue of the levy…
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Grants to clean up graffiti act
ONE-OFF grants are available to help rid communities of graffiti. Seymour MP Ben Hardman said applications for the latest round of Victoria’s Graffiti Clean-up Community…
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All clear no fear
By Kath GannawayTHE State Government’s ‘10/30’ Right clear vegetation plan announced last week has been met with a mixed reaction with some hailing the changes…
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Thumbs up for
MORE than 900 participants ran and walked their way through the first Yarra Valley Grape Run on SatuParticipants could choose between competing in a 5.2…
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Spring gardens and shows
RICHLY planted contrasting garden rooms create a feeling of spaciousness. Features Australian species only watered during establishment, colourful exotics including roses and geraniums, ferns and…
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Open view for artscape
IN TWO weeks’ time when more than 50 artists invite visitors to view their craftsmanship as part of the Yarra Valley Open Studios, none will…
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Big crowd for small players
By Kath GannawayTHE 2009 DRJFL grand finals at Woori Yallock on Sunday attracted one of the largest crowds seen in recent years for a junior…
