News
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Space to play and get fit
By Derek Schlennstedt Construction is underway at Lillydale Lake with the current play space set to receive exciting new features which will appeal to people…
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Don’t cop the axe
THE Spring 2016 Firewood Collection Season officially opened on Thursday, 1 September. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Regional Manager Forest and Fire…
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Healesville’s business chamber wound up
By Jesse Graham HEALESVILLE’S Chamber of Commerce has folded, with members voting to wind up the organisation on Wednesday 31 August. A group of nine…
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House destroyed, pets perish in blaze
By Jodie Symonds A YELLINGBO house and shed have been destroyed and two pets killed in a large fire on Tuesday 30 August. Emergency services…
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Plants bring Grace to creek
By Jesse Graham HUNDREDS of plants have taken root along the banks of the Grace Burn Creek at the Healesville RSL, as part of a…
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Big ‘no’ to plastic bags
By Jesse Graham HEALESVILLIANS are being urged to ditch plastic bags and make use of reusable and environmentally friendly alternatives, with a group being formed…
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Robbed at knifepoint
In brief POLICE are appealing for information after an East Warburton man was robbed at knifepoint in Lilydale last week. Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit…
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Smart film on mental health
By Jesse Graham IN the hope of helping others, a Healesville man has told the story of his experience with depression and anxiety via a…
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Trash to treasure celebrated
LAST week was National Op Shop Week, a week dedicated to the shops that turn people’s unwanted goods into other people’s treasure. Eildon MP Cindy…
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Wheels in motion for mobility
By Jesse Graham YARRA Valley residents are being urged to help a Healesville man with cerebral palsy maintain his mobility and keep his charity work…
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Mother and children missing
[ UPDATE ] The mother and two children were found safe and well on Monday 29 August. A COLDSTREAM woman and her two children have…
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The house that Bob built
By Jesse Graham WHEN visiting Warburton, one of the must-see sights is the town’s sculpture house – a mammoth, ever-expanding artwork by local identity, Boinga…