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Historian with a great past
PEOPLE who knew Eric Tetlow – and there were many – were aware of his passion for everything historical.
Since he and his wife, Jenny,...
Where’s the water?
JUNE was dry according to both Warburton rainfall recorder Keith Thomas and his Healesville counterpart Alma Mitchell.
In Warburton Mr Thomas recorded only 65.5mm, just...
HACC cash row
By Tania MartinA CALL for extra cash for Home and Community Care (HACC) across the region has ended in a political stoush.
It follows the...
Healesville community banks on future
- Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE has taken the first steps towards establishing its own community-owned bank.
A steering committee will be formed this week following two informal...
Helping
HEALESVILLE Primary School students Caitlin and Taylah will have a very special stake in protecting Healesville’s platypus population. The girls were among Grade 3...
All write on the night
WRITING is a craft that can be overlooked as a ‘performance’ piece – hence a move by the Yarra Valley Arts Council to host...
New fire risk categories
By Kath GannawayTWO new fire risk categories would be introduced, under a submission the Bushfires Royal Commission by Healesville environment groups.
Healesville Environment Watch Inc...
VCAT last chance
By Monique EbringtonYARRA Junction resident Stephen Wales has failed in an appeal to Planning Minister Justin Madden to help save his family business.
His...
Food drop a prop for needy
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Chamber of Commerce member Michael Thompson believes a food drop at his Healesville IGA store provides a way in which everyone...
DVDsets out to
By Kath GannawayA JOINT project by indigenous and non-indigenous Healesville High School students will conclude this week.
A DVD made by the students will be...
A blessing on the animals
By Kath GannawayFOR more than 20 minutes last week the hustle and bustle of Healesville Sanctuary stopped as prayers were offered for the millions...
Tunnel heavy going
A major breakthrough … The $8 million tunnel boring machine completes the final section of the tunnel. 32770By Kath GannawayTHE completion of the 830-metre...
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Make sure your pets are part of the plan
CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this...
