News
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Clean-up ahead of spawning
There’s something fishy about the amount of water flowing down the Yarra and Watts rivers over the coming weeks … and it’s called the Australian…
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People’s power for park
By Derek Schlennstedt A total of 400 people gathered at the summit of Mt Donna Buang on Saturday,13 May, to create a giant human sign…
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Dreamtime footy hits hills
By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Valley will host its maiden Dreamtime match between Healesville and Woori Yallock, and will recognise and celebrate Indigenous players and culture.…
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Lucky to avoid head-on crash
By Derek Schlennstedt A male driver was lucky to escape uninjured after his van flipped on the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on Tuesday 16 May.…
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Spate of thefts prompts more patrols
By Kath Gannaway Police have stepped up patrols in Healesville with a spate of thefts numbering over two dozens from vehicles and sheds in recent…
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Workshops to empower women
By Kath Gannaway A Healesville Rotary Club sponsored program aims to empower women through a series of workshops starting in June. Holistic counsellor Marimba Wilkie…
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Medals galore at CFA AGM
By Kath Gannaway The Country Fire Authority (CFA) recognised the contribution of Yarra Junction CFA’s volunteers at the brigade’s AGM on 19 April. Eight members…
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Reward for top scholars
Four talented Yarra Ranges students have been awarded about $3000 each, as part of Inspiro’s annual scholarship program. Jaimee Warren from The Patch, Zoe Vickers…
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Mind your business prudently
Great businesses are forged during tough times. That’s the opinion of Star News Group Business Excellence Seminar guest speaker and national business commentator Damian Morgan.…
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Say ‘no’ to sugary drinks
By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges Council is urging residents to trade in the sugary drinks for water. Residents of all ages are being asked to…
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Mystic touch to paintings
By Derek Schlennstedt A year-long journey around Central Australia has culminated in Belgrave artist Daniel Rigos presenting his paintings in a solo exhibition at the…
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Pressing drainage issues ignored
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council needs to build a dedicated team to address the region’s increasing drainage issues, according to Cr Mike Clarke. While…