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Logging protests come to an end

An environmentalist group that halted logging operations in an act of protest has been removed by police. One member of Forest Conservation Victoria (FCV) suspended...

Koala-ty care

The koalas at Healesville Sanctuary are showing a healthy approach to weight management, thanks to a new tool their keepers are using. The new device...

Early day for dads

 Work boots, hi-vis vests, jeans, suits and a whole lot of fatherhood filled the gym at Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville for its...

VicRoads wrong number

A recent sign swap has left some Yarra Valley road users scratching their heads as they enter Yellingbo as VicRoads admits the wrong community...

Olivia lends a helping hand

Woori Yallock Primary School student Olivia Hyndman has inspired her classmates and teachers to collect their used bottle tops and lids for a special...

Talking talent

“This talent can lead this country.” Rotary Club of Healesville president Sam Halim was speaking about three local primary school students when he made this...

Famous faces at YAVA

YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub’s new FACE to FACE exhibition opened on Thursday 5 September featuring a range of portraits, including Yarra Valley artist...

Fire proof house open to public

To celebrate Sustainable House Day on Sunday 15 September, a Toolangi family is opening the doors to their sustainable, fire proof and off-grid house...

Politician turned principal for a day

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish took the reigns as principal for a day at Woori Yallock Primary School on Tuesday 3 September. Each year Victorian schools...

Artwork celebrates local portraits

A new large-scale temporary sticker artwork has been installed along the side of The Memo to celebrate Not the Archies in the Yarra Ranges. To mark...

Fundraising underway to help Bridget Murphy achieve her Paralympic dream

For aspiring paralympian Bridget Murphy, horse riding is in her blood. “There’ wasn’t a question of not having horses for me,” she told the...

logging protests follow threatened owl sightings

Environmentalist group Forest Conservation Victoria has established a blockade to prevent logging operations in Toolangi on the morning of Monday 2 September. One member of...

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Huey Helicopter finally found home

A sculpture of The Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter has finally found its home in Gippsland. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, commonly known as the...

Bloods lift trophy