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Helping helmeted
By Monique EbringtonThe celebrations were launched by Regional Manager of Parks Victoria Chris McCormack and Member for Monbulk James Merlino, with a traditional welcome...
Smell still causing a stink
COLDSTREAM residents have been put on hold again as the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) continues to deliberate on matters that will determine...
Follow the sun
By Monique EbringtonUPPER Yarra residents have combined to create the valley’s first solar community.
The first panels were installed this month, with the solar community...
Life of child caring
By Kath GannawayBETTY Chalmers celebrated her 90th birthday in Yarra Glen earlier this month.
More than 80 people, family and friends, attended the party for...
Fest of the Glen
By Kath GannawayFREE entry and loads of free activities and entertainment make the Yarra Glen Festival a truly family-friendly event.
The festival, incorporating the...
Hidden talents back in the open
MARY Carroll says she cried for a week after the Marysville fires destroyed the beautiful items she had lovingly created.
Ms Carroll and about 50...
Schoolboy on the front line
WHEN Adam Powell returned to Yarra Glen fire station sometime during the night of Saturday 7 February, he showed why at just 16 he...
No doc drought
By Kath GannawayIS THERE a doctor in the house?
There is now! Three in fact, at Cameron House (medical centre) in Yarra Glen.
Yarra Glen Medical...
Star student merits award
Hoddles Creek Primary School student Rachael, with Hoddles the Wombat, was the recipient of the school’s first Hoddles Idol Award. 31207HODDLES Creek Primary School...
From trash to treasured cows
ROTARY Club of Healesville members are turning trash into treasure in aid of a Ugandan community.
The club is holding a Car Boot Sale on...
Schools find Sanctuary
Middle Kinglake Primary School Students William-Dale, Molly and (front) Tishara, Daniel, Nathan, Kelsey and Healesville Sanctuary’s Education Officer Hilary Tabrett get up close and...
Fires class action
By Kath GannawayAS THE Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission continues in Melbourne, a class action in relation to the Kilmore East-Kinglake fires has been lodged...
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Eastern 80 looking to smash $100,000 total raised for 10-year anniversary
The Eastern 80 charity bike ride is coming up again in 2025, with this year marking a special milestone for the fundraiser.
This year is...
