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Workshops for future autistic writers
A series of free workshops for autistic people will be held in Healesville. The Auti-magination: Sharing Stories of Autistic Writers in the Yarra Ranges aims…
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Creating consistent dental care habits for kids
Many kids dread a visit to the dentist and oral health and hygiene can often be neglected when kids express their distaste for dentistry. Inspiro…
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Black Saturday bushfires remembered
Black Saturday marked its 15th anniversary on Wednesday 7 February. It’s been 15 years, but many locals still remember the bushfires vividly and have tried…
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Annual Healesville Soccer Club cleanup day
Healesville Soccer Club is calling for the members for its annual cleanup. It will be held from 9am to 12pm on Sunday 11 February. There…
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One year effort by Healesville Primary School students finally comes to fruition
Healesville Primary School got a brand new playground with students-leading funds on Tuesday 6 February. The fundraising was conducted by all students with diverse activities…
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CFA keeping heritage safe
CFA actively encourages a proactive approach to protect heritage values, whether they are of Indigenous or non-Indigenous (historic) heritage: They include cultural heritage values advisers…
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Yarra Ranges Council needs feedback from locals
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is looking for feedback on how it can make Yarra Ranges more accessible, equitable and inclusive for local residents. In…
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Crossword, chess benefits
Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socialising, a Monash University study…
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Little nature buddy wants to be a friend of Chum Creek Primary School students
Chum Creek Primary School had a chance encounter with a little nature buddy. An echidna fell into a tyre in the Chum Creek Primary School…
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Grant gives the gift of growth to the Yarra Valley ECOSS nursery
A generous grant from a local business has given the gift of growth to Yarra Valley ECOSS Four Pillars Gin’s grant of $5000 through the…
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No change in interest rates as price pressures ebb
Mortgage holders have been granted another month of interest rate relief after the Reserve Bank of Australia left monetary policy unchanged, as expected. The Reserve…
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Firefighters stationed to protect Melbourne’s water
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters recruited by Melbourne Water have been preparing the land surrounding its reservoirs and assets to help reduce bushfire risk…