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Shocking time
By Kath Gannaway Life is not entirely a bed of roses for Haylee Rouget – but as she recovers from a near-fatal electric shock, the…
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Valium (diazepam) recall
By Kath Gannaway A recall of Valium (diazepam) announced on 26 May, had Yarra Ranges pharmacies contacting customers over the weekend advising them to check…
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Real-world commerce has the edge
There is a lot of hype and mythology about the threat of internet sales to small business, says respected business analyst Damian Morgan. While internet…
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New facilities on the block
A new toilet block under construction at McKenzie Reserve in Yarra Glen will help people living with a disability and their carers to enjoy the…
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Scone fundraiser for a good bloke
By Kath Gannaway The power of research to change lives is something that Toolangi mum Kirsty Bowness knows a bit about. With two children, Liam,…
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Two charged over drugs haul
By Kath Gannaway A 39-year-old man and his 20-year-old passenger will face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court later today after a large quantity of drugs was found…
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Mobility for 22 disabled kids
By Kath Gannaway Twenty-two children with a disability in third-world countries will gain a level of mobility, thanks to the students of Yarra Junction Primary…
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Tapping into hydro power
By Kath Gannaway A small, picturesque creek that runs through the Warburton Golf Club is at the heart of the proposed return to a hydro…
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Postie calls it a day
By Derek Schlennstedt For 20 years he’s served the community, delivering the paper and sorting through mail, now, at the age of 70 Stanley Schmar…
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Scouting for volunteers
By Kath Gannaway Have you always wanted to help your community learn new skills and make new friends? Healesville Fire Brigade is currently recruiting volunteer…
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Fair go for disabled
By Kath Gannaway A collaboration that aims to put people with a disability into the workforce is kicking goals. Growing Together in Horticulture (GTiH) draws…
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Father and son’s drive to inspire
By Derek Schlennstedt Healesville father and son Paul and Bradley Van De Ven are getting ready to drive their $350 Ford Falcon wagon across Australia.…
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