News
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Aboriginal service remembered
By Kath Gannaway The contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women to the defence of Australia was honoured on Thursday, 31…
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No ‘Maccas’ for Healesville
By Kath Gannaway The Golden Arches – McDonalds – will not be the new welcome to Healesville … at least not under Planning Application 2017/93.…
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Worawa girls blowing the whistle at The ‘G
By Kath Gannaway Eight Worawa Aboriginal College students will be taking centre stage, under lights, at the MCG on Saturday, 2 June, as part of…
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Phylloxera zone survey
By Kath Gannaway The views of growers, vineyard managers and other interested industry stakeholders, from small hobby enthusiasts to multi-national companies, are being sought on…
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Heifer shot with arrows
By Derek Schlennstedt A heifer has died after two arrows were fired into its body in a sickening attack in Dixon‘s Creek along Botting Lane.…
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Riding high
By Derek Schlennstedt Warburton is looking to become one of Australia’s premier locations for mountain bike riding under a plan to make nearly 100 kilometres…
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Panel to review major planning move
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges Council will request the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, MP, to appoint an independent planning panel to review submissions on…
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Dogs’ day out
An estimated 300 pet-owners and their beloved pets turned out to the Wandin Park Equestrian Centre for the inaugural Adventure Dog – A Cross Country…
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Blinding impact
By Kath Gannaway Police are warning motorists to be aware of sun-glare following a crash on the Maroondah Highway in Healesville at around 8.45am this…
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Honour board search
By Kath Gannaway The Badger Creek Hall Committee of Management has unearthed some amazing stories behind the names on the hall’s WW1 Honour Board; but…
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Little house, big dreams
By Kath Gannaway Tiny houses have quite a history in Melbourne, but its fair to say the current trend is part of a world-wide, 21st…
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The power of giving
By Wendy Williamson A good deed can be as simple as a friendly smile or a chat with a lonely neighbour. So says Robyn Davey.…