News
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New lease of life for threatened species
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS NATIONAL Threatened Species Day was last week, and Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating another successful breeding season as well as increased survival rates…
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Support after crash
By JESSE GRAHAM IN THE aftermath of an horrific car crash 10 months ago, Pam Krstic says the Healesville community has come out in support…
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Support for Syrian response
By PETER DOUGLAS THE Australian Government’s decision this week to increase refugee intake has won support among the region’s politicians. In light of the humanitarian…
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Library trial wins over council
YARRA Ranges’ new and expanded mobile library service has been given the permanent go-ahead, after a successful six-month trial. Following an extensive review of library…
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Designed to inspire
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE Primary School students will be stars for the day, taking part in an exhibition opening next week at the National Gallery…
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Steep price of dumping
By JESSE GRAHAM IF YOU go out in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise – perhaps even two truckloads worth of it.…
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Tiny houses are fair game
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE Yarra Valley ECOSS Spring Fair is on again this October, with a focus this year on alternative building and tiny houses.…
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Animals at fire risk
By JESSE GRAHAM AN AWARD-winning firefighter has her sights on the Yarra Valley for the fire season, and is calling for volunteers to help care…
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A little fun on the farm
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS LUSATIA Park Dexter Stud farm will be having an open day next month so people can come and get to know this…
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Principal McLeish takes charge
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS STATE MP for Eildon Cindy McLeish participated in the annual Principal for a Day event at Launching Place Primary School last week.…
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Expo of wooden wonder
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE Wood Working Wonders Expo is currently showing at Warratina Lavender Farm with creations created by local artisans on exhibit. It’s a…
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Telephonists on party line
By JESSE GRAHAM A GROUP of former Healesville telephonists will gather for a catch-up with colleagues later this month, 44 years after the town’s exchange…