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Keeping home fires burning
Angus Neppessen and Anna Rispoli-Yovanovic will be delivering firewood to Kinglake residents this Friday. 33026 By Monique EbringtonRESIDENTS from across the Valley can chip in…
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Historian with a great past
PEOPLE who knew Eric Tetlow – and there were many – were aware of his passion for everything historical. Since he and his wife, Jenny,…
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Where’s the water?
JUNE was dry according to both Warburton rainfall recorder Keith Thomas and his Healesville counterpart Alma Mitchell. In Warburton Mr Thomas recorded only 65.5mm, just…
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HACC cash row
By Tania MartinA CALL for extra cash for Home and Community Care (HACC) across the region has ended in a political stoush. It follows the…
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Healesville community banks on future
– Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE has taken the first steps towards establishing its own community-owned bank. A steering committee will be formed this week following two informal…
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Helping
HEALESVILLE Primary School students Caitlin and Taylah will have a very special stake in protecting Healesville’s platypus population. The girls were among Grade 3 and…
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All write on the night
WRITING is a craft that can be overlooked as a ‘performance’ piece – hence a move by the Yarra Valley Arts Council to host a…
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New fire risk categories
By Kath GannawayTWO new fire risk categories would be introduced, under a submission the Bushfires Royal Commission by Healesville environment groups. Healesville Environment Watch Inc…
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VCAT last chance
By Monique EbringtonYARRA Junction resident Stephen Wales has failed in an appeal to Planning Minister Justin Madden to help save his family business. His last…
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Young sports in a spin
By Stuart TeatherA PAIR of local gymnasts will be shooting for the big time when they compete at the Australian Junior Championships in Brisbane, this…
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Young Bloods hold heads high in battle with Upwey
CONGRATULATIONS to Upwey who fought the game out well and managed to get the points. In a game where the team showed what they are…
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Food drop a prop for needy
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Chamber of Commerce member Michael Thompson believes a food drop at his Healesville IGA store provides a way in which everyone can…
