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Loving animals through volunteering
An Animal Aid volunteer is wishing to share the joy of volunteering with the local community. Linda Lloyd, a Gladysdale resident, has been volunteering for…
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Does it snow in Healesville?
This winter seems to be unusually cold throughout S.E. Australia. We in the Yarra Valley, have been well aware of the wintry conditions, many locals…
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Happy birthday Tarrawarra CWA
The Tarrawarra Country Women’s Association (CWA) had its 17th birthday party at the Healesville Community Link after their regular meeting on Wednesday 7 August. The…
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Families ‘cutting back on food’ as cost of living bites
As the cost-of-living crisis plunges more Australians into food insecurity, pressure is mounting on state and federal governments to take action. About a third of…
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Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in tourism…
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One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan…
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Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Australians are being urged to upgrade their mobile phones and check their medical devices as public safety concerns delay the 3G network shutdown. Telstra and…
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Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC).…
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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities. Almost 1.3 million students across more…
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Casey’s best apprentice, Jack Howie
Yarra Valley Racing apprentice Jack Howie’s four-year hard work got recognition through the 2024 Casey Apprentice and Trainee Awards. The awards ceremony was held at…
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Let’s sing together
A singing workshop for all age groups will be held at Healesville Senior Citizens’ Hall between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday 29 September. Inter-generational Family…
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Wombats, echidnas, koalas… and bubbles… Oh My!
For a bit of fun. Healesville Sanctuary keepers have introduced the wombats, echidnas and koalas to kaleidoscope colour in the form of hundreds of thousands…