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Lake view of opening
YARRA RANGES residents can enjoy the big crowd experience of the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony even if they haven’t got tickets. All the colour of…
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Left out on a hole limb
By Kath GannawayTHREE months after stepping into a hole by the side of the road near her home, Healesville woman Robyn Gussman still can’t walk…
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Hair rasing shave
By Dion TeasdaleA HEALESVILLE resident is preparing to part with the head of hair he has had for the past 34 years. Steve Ruff, 47,…
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Cougars engage for win number 3
THE Cougars were undefeated as they reached round 3 of the competition, sitting nicely in second position, on percentage. The teams on Sunday, had to…
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Legal eagles are eager to serve
By Kath GannawaySOLICITOR Kirsten Armstrong sees the provision of a free legal service in Yarra Junction in simple terms. “It’s providing access to justice to…
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Talking up tourism
I AM pleased that at long last a planning application has been lodged with council for the Lilydale Super Clinic. However, I am bitterly disappointed…
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De La Rue family celebrates OAM
By Kath GannawayA YEAR after the death of Warburton businessman and community leader, Ian De La Rue, his family has officially received the Australia Day…
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Crown fee rise
By Kath GannawayA NUMBER of Warburton businesses will face fee increases following a move by the Department of Sustainability and Environment to formalise the commercial…
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Home gets facelift
By Dion TeasdaleHOLMWOOD Private Nursing Home in Healesville has been providing high level aged care in the Yarra Valley for most of the past 30…
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Aspiring to be best
Dion Teasdale (DT): The need for better access to after hours medical services has been flagged as one of the major issues facing communities in…
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Hot rods cruise into town
MORE than 100 classic hot rod cars rolled into Healesville over the weekend as part of the inaugural Let’s Go Cruisin’ observation cruise and car…
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Choir’s home away from home
THE Yarra Valley is renowned for its green valleys and stunning scenery… not unlike Wales. “What, then, could be a more appropriate place for people…