News
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No winter cheer here
By Derek Schlennstedt Winter – the perfect time to rug up, turn the heating on and hibernate indoors. For the majority this is the way…
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SES rules, OK?
By Wendy Williamson Local emergency services workers are eagerly anticipating the introduction of a new Victorian road rule aimed at keeping them safe. From 1…
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Four teens to face armed robbery charges
By Derek Schlennstedt Police arrested four teenagers in Healesville this morning following an alleged armed robbery in Elwood. The incident occurred at a service station…
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Firewood collection draws to a close
Forest Fire Management Victoria reminds firewood collectors the autumn domestic firewood collection season will end state-wide on Friday 30 June. Forest Fire Management Victoria spokesperson,…
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Action-packed film schedule
By Peter Douglas Throngs of movie buffs headed out to the Warburton Film Festival over the weekend. From Friday night through to Sunday, the action-packed…
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Robbed of grief, redress
By Derek Schlennstedt The son of Healesville man Peter Low said he and his family had faced an 18-month ‘bargaining’ ordeal with WorkSafe, after the…
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Modern war memorial project
By Wendy Williamson Sunday 16 July is the date set aside for a major fund-raising event for the Seville War Memorial. The director of the…
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Good sport cash flows to dozens of clubs
By Derek Schlennstedt Dozens of sporting clubs across Northern Victoria will benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program which is assisting in…
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Singing culture of Laos captured
By Derek Schlennstedt A fascinating album that explores the sounds of Laos is being produced by Healesville’s very own Peter Wadham. After travelling to the…
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Waterwheel bucks the trend
By Derek Schlennstedt As technology takes over various visitor information centres around the Yarra Ranges, one visitor information centre continues to see growth. The Warburton…
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Don’t bee victims
By Derek Schlennstedt It’s not unusual to hear about animals like dogs, birds and cats being stolen – but are honey bees also a hot…
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Options for Haining Farm
By Derek Schlennstedt Three options have been put forward by the Haining Farm Working Group regarding the future of the Don Valley dairy farm. That…