News
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Valley has tons of art
By Kath Gannaway “We are awash with art in the Yarra Valley.” Artist and gallery owner, Reggie Clarke opened the 2017 Yarra Glen Arts Show…
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Path to solar community
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Glen is edging its way towards a community-owned solar project with a workshop to be held on Saturday, 25 March. The…
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Three decades of service
Woori Community House will celebrate 30 years of invaluable service to the community this Saturday 25 March. From 10am to 2pm, the community house will…
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Quad bikes accidents soar
By Kath Gannaway Death and injury from quad bike accidents are increasing on farms, prompting a call for a review of safety measures. The Rural…
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Angus moves around with ease
By Derek Schlennstedt Hoddles Creek Primary School student Angus is enjoying a new sense of independence at school. The primary school recently received funding from…
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Hottest chilli van around
By Derek Schlennstedt It definitely wasn’t too chilli at this year’s Herb and Chilli Festival in Wandin which ended in more than just heart burn.…
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Thieves use VicRoads vehicle as getaway
By Derek Schlennstedt Police are searching for two women who were allegedly involved in stealing a VicRoads vehicle on Thursday 16 March. A female offender,…
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Park is restored
By Derek Schlennstedt Popular Yarra Ranges picnic area, Donnelly’s Weir, has re-opened to the public following months of clean-up work after last year’s severe storms.…
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Crossing to the future
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges residents, including school principals, parents and teachers, are being asked to help shape the future of school crossings in the…
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Restrictions are ending
By Derek Schlennstedt Fire restrictions in the Yarra Ranges are set to finish at 1am on 20 March. The decision has come as a result…
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Warning after bush-walker rescue
By Kath Gannaway Police and SES are urging bushwalkers to invest in a radio beacon if they are going into areas that have poor telephone…
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Funding threat to legal service
By Kath Gannaway “It’s bloody hard to run this service as it is, without standing around two months out wondering whether you have enough money…