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New plan to save possums
THE State Government has released a new $11 million plan to protect the endangered Leadbeater’s possum. Making the announcement at Healesville Sanctuary yesterday afternoon (Monday),…
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Man dead in collision with truck
POLICE are calling for witnesses after a man was killed in Dixons Creek last night. The crash occurred at about 7.20pm on Tuesday 8 April,…
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Top of the class
By JESSE GRAHAM EDUCATION in the Yarra Ranges has been pushed into the spotlight for the upcoming state election, with Labor announcing it will revive…
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Rider touches base
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE Primary School students received a special visitor last week, when a former student rode to the school as part of an…
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History buffs on board
THE 2014 Crank-Up at Yarra Junction over the weekend was noisy, vibrant, laden with history, and the best ever according to local history buffs. The…
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Stolen war service machette’s sentimental journey
By KATH GANNAWAY A VISITOR to Warburton is appealing for the return of a machete that was stolen from his tent during a camping trip…
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Dip in for tip comment
By KATH GANNAWAY UPPER Yarra residents could lose up to three tip days as part of a deal that would allow Yarra Ranges Council to…
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Thought-provoking film
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE residents are being asked to watch a film and raise money for charity, with a screening of Mary Meets Mohammad at…
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Rubbish rots over red tape
By KATH GANNAWAY SEVILLE East residents were questioning last week how a rubbish dump has been allowed to fester for six weeks on their doorstep.…
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Burn ban ends Monday
MONDAY will mark the end of the official Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the Yarra Ranges, but the mayor has warned residents not to become…
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Parties aplenty for Gerard, 90
By JESSE GRAHAM A HEARTWARMING series of birthday events were held for a long-time Yarra Ranges resident, who celebrated his 90th birthday with friends, family…
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Council course on track
By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Ranges has released its mid-year report tracking its performance in the first half of 2013/14. The report, endorsed at Yarra Ranges…
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