News
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Winter’s glow
By Kath Gannaway Fresh festival shows Warburton off to the world… Warburton is getting all lit up about a fresh new mid-winter festival that aims…
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Lack of speed caused roll over
By Kath Gannaway Police have not completely ruled out speed as a factor in a log truck roll over in Chum Creek on Saturday morning…
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Garden passion beyond compare
By Derek Schlennstedt Steeped in rich history, Lubra Bend is a magnificent country property with a resplendent garden that is filled with a range of…
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Playgroup leader parts company in tears
By Kath Gannaway Ngaire Holman said a teary farewell to her extended playgroup family on 28 June after 11 years as leader. And, as always,…
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Diners spared from second-hand smoke
By Derek Schlennstedt There are no ifs or butts about it, the smoking ban that comes into effect in August will see smoking removed from…
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Our firies join the fight
By Kath Gannaway TWO Yarra Valley firefighters have flown to Canada as part of the 53-member Australian contingent fighting wildfires in British Columbia. Healesville CFA…
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A town of the 1940s
By Kath Gannaway Helen Mann was just a toddler in the latter part of 1940s Yarra Glen. The Mann family lived in the heart of…
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Digital dark age
By Derek Schlennstedt How long could you cope without an internet or phone service? A day, perhaps a week, at most! In today’s digital age,…
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4WD vandals
By Derek Schlennstedt and Kath Gannaway Four-wheel-drive vandals have churned up Queens Park and left ratepayers having to pay $1500 to replace damaged fences and…
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Healesville’s maternity woes shared
By Derek Schlennstedt The Save Healesville Hospital Action Group has made a submission to the Family and Community Development Committee of Parliament about the situation…
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War memorial project gains ground
By Kath Gannaway More than 70 people heard Dr Brendan Nelson AO talk on his role as director of the Australian War Memorial and of…
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Bus services below par
By Kath Gannaway The lack of footpath links and poor bus frequency may be contributing to Yarra Ranges residents not making the most of existing…
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