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Bushfire dogs reunited
By Kath GannawayTHERE’S raw emotion in Dale Schwab’s eyes as he cradles Rosie’s sad face in his hands.
“I’m so sorry I had to leave...
Charged
POLICE have charged a man after a suspicious fire in Alexandra.
Emergency services and police were called to a block of units in Cost...
Post-fire plan for business
By Kath GannawayBUSINESS recovery will be part of an overall strategy to get Yarra Ranges back on its feet following the devastating February bushfires.
At...
Mobile mourned
By Monique EbringtonHEALESVILLE and Chum Creek have lost an iconic member of the community to the Black Saturday fires.
While the cream 1953 53/215 FX...
Crowds in the know
By Kath GannawayAhead of what police and CFA representatives at the Fire Incident Control Centre in Woori Yallock predicted as a hot and windy...
Too close for Toolangi
By Kath GannawayTOOLANGI, by the narrowest of margins, has survived the Black Saturday bushfires as a green oasis in the mountains.
It did not escape...
Hobby to business
Terry Smith’s Lilydale Trailer Spares has all your trailer maintenance needs.By Casey NeillTERRY Smith has been building and servicing trailers for more than 45...
House of learning
Rediscover the joy of learning at the Upper Yarra Community House. By Monique EbringtonTHE Upper Yarra Community House, like TAFE or university, also offers...
Threat hits home
By Kath GannawayUPPER YARRA residents were given a blunt reality check on Thursday night.
At an emotion-charged meeting at Warburton, CFA and police gave graphic...
Grim journey through ashes
By Jade LawtonAS THE white four-wheel-drive drove through the main street of Marysville last Monday, its occupants fell silent.
The town, just weeks ago a...
Wineries take a hit
By Louise PreeceWINERIES and vineyard managers are still assessing damage from the bushfires that ravaged Victoria over the weekend and continue to burn across...
Just the clothes on her back
By Melissa MeehanISSUES like the Yarra Glen doctor and the bypass couldn’t be any further from community crusader Dorothy Barber’s mind right now....
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Enjoy sunshine and be healthy
To give back to the community, Cre8tive Fitness is planning to offer three free mat pilates sessions in and around the Yarra Valley for...
