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Park fight is on
By JESSE GRAHAM RENOWNED natural historian and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough threw his support behind Toolangi’s Great Forest National Park (GFNP) campaign in Toolangi, as…
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Not the time for delay
By JESSE GRAHAM EMERGENCY Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley has a simple piece of advice for residents as the fire season draws closer – don’t leave…
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They know they’re ready
By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN the fire season begins, Coldstream CFA captain John Fenton knows that firefighters will be ready. He said the coming bushfire season…
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Pink Ribbon catches on
By KATH GANNAWAY FROM a morning tea that raised $500 nine years ago to a spectacular winery luncheon that raised $23,046 this year, the Pink…
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Now is the time to prepare
IF YOU live in or around Melbourne near grass, bush or reserves, you need to prepare for fire this summer. Last summer, we saw fast-moving…
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Understanding fire warnings
UNDERSTANDING how fire warnings work and how to use them is an important part of your preparation for summer in Victoria. “Fire warnings are issued…
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Sweet treat for nature
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA GLEN’S Chocolaterie has taken a foray into conservation, opening a wetlands area for threatened species on its grounds last week. On…
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Dark humour from Keanu
By SETH HYNES John Wick (MA15+) Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyquist, Willem Dafoe, Adrianne Palicki SURPASSED only by the smarter, more psychological A Walk Among…
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Long-time residents farewelled
By KATH GANNAWAY HEALESVILLE has farewelled two long-time residents in recent weeks – and celebrated their lives. Former Healesville Shire councillor and shire president Jim…
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Father pleads not guilty to daughter’s death
By KATH GANNAWAY THE father of Sophie Stephens last week pleaded not guilty to seven charges in relation to her death. Sophie, 9, was killed…
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Motorbikes on full beam
By JESSE GRAHAM MOTORBIKE enthusiasts from around the country will be riding down to Healesville this weekend, with a gathering of vintage motorcycles available for…
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Books come to life
By JESSE GRAHAM RESIDENTS will be able to book out a piece of Healesville history – or two – this week when a Living Library…
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