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Snow fever hits the mountain
By JESSE GRAHAM WINTER has officially hit, and passionate snow-goers are being sought to keep Lake Mountain’s snowy slopes safe by volunteering with the Lake…
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Classics in concert
By JESSE GRAHAM THE CLASSICAL Coomalie concert series will continue in Healesville this weekend, with the third concert bringing together a violinist and a pianist…
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Early steps on path to reconciliation
By JESSE GRAHAM “WE are making positive steps, but there is a while to go.” This was the sentiment expressed by Yarra Ranges mayor Fiona…
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Victoria Cross presented to RSL
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE RSL’s walls received a new addition last week from a generous member, with a large piece contributing to the venue’s historical…
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Frank account of history
By KATH GANNAWAY FRANK Colverson’s book ‘Being Frank’, a personal perspective on a life-time in Yarra Junction released last year has sparked an even more…
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Great Forest on horizon
By KATH GANNAWAY A DISCUSSION on the proposal to create the Great Forest National Park across Central Highlands is the focus of an International Environment…
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Banking on people power
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE residents are rumbling against the decision to close the local ANZ bank branch, with a public meeting called to vent customer…
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Goldsmiths mark milestone
By KATH GANNAWAY IVAN and Olive Goldsmith shared delightful, beautiful, romantic memories of a lifetime together when they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at Warburton…
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Boost for concerts
By JESSE GRAHAM ROCHFORD Wines’ A Day on the Green concerts will be allowed to have unlimited patron numbers, with restricted parking, following a planning…
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Council says no to racism
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges councillors united against the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act in their recent meeting, saying the amendments…
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Fair land deal
By JESSE GRAHAM A SWEEPING change to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) will bring a fairer system for landowners in the Yarra Ranges, with issues…
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Assaults lead crime rise
By JESSE GRAHAM FAMILY violence, assault, thefts and drug offences are all on the rise in the Yarra Ranges, but police have said they’re making…
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