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Press talk in Yarra Valley
By Kath GannawayMORE than 50 delegates from country newspapers around Victoria attended the Country Press Association 2009 Conference in Healesville. Hosted by the Mail Newspaper…
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Be barbecue savvy
Ensure barbecue gas cylinders are stored correctly to avoid accidents this summer. By Kath Gannaway SUMMERTIME is barbecue time. It’s the traditional Aussie way –…
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Bushfire garden grants
By Kath Gannaway GRANTS of up to $20,000 are available under the Australia’s Open Garden Scheme Victorian Bushfire Community Grants Fund. The fund has $80,000…
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It’s cool to be
ESCAPING the heat this summer doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket, if you follow a few simple steps according to EnergyAustralia. Energy…
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New chapter in fire recovery
REBUILD With Books is a novel project which aims to help residents who lost their homes or book collections in the recent fires. Residents can…
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Plant to attract wildlife- Grevillea Robyn Gordon rates well with nurseryman John Stanhope for
NOW, more than ever, native birdlife needs some extra help when it comes to natural sources of food. Simply putting seed out, may be part…
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River boat romance
HEALESVILLE girl Danielle Honeycombe and Mathew Pearce embraced the romance of the Murray River’s paddle steamer era when they were married in Echuca on 24…
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Rally driver killed
THE Australian rally fraternity was shocked by the death of veteran rally driver Gary Tierney in Western Australia last week. Mr Tierney’s connection with Healesville,…
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Off and racing with festivities
Celebrate the festive season with two great race days at Yarra Glen. 39638 YARRA Valley Racing Centre is gearing up for a festive December. Their…
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Window woes
By Kath GannawayCLEARING 50 metres of trees on their burnt-out property wasn’t an option for Chum Creek’s Pierrehumbert family. The family, Steve and Sally and…
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Gardens open up
THE hot months of summer really don’t lend themselves so well to open gardens, but there are a few exceptions with three gardens open over…
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Afternoon of note
WRITERS and Rhythm is back at Nolan Boutique Vineyard in December. Enjoy an afternoon of “Readings, Riffs and Refreshments” featuring Healesville musicians David Johnston and…
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