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Out of the parlour into the rumpus room … fun games for families.
IT CAN happen! A rainy day in summer. Too hot to play outside. The television is on the blink. Kids have lost their game-boys, or…
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Strawberry delicious
Recipes courtesySWEET or savory, strawberries are fabulous summer food and the Yarra Valley is strawberry heaven! Try these two great recipe ideas to put some…
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Delightful strawberries
STRAWBERRIES … the facts! Selecting: Size plays no part in determining the perfect strawberry. In fact, small strawberries are equally as sweet and juicy as…
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Keep chooks cool- A shady retreat, plenty of water and good food – a summer recipe for happy c
CHOOKS are making a comeback to the average backyard and for first-time ‘chooksters’ summer could be a steep learning curve. Kevin Mason, a life member…
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A den full
Gifts galore at Healesville’s Black Spur Nursery. By Kath GannawayTHE Black Spur Nursery in Healesville makes no claims about being a “one stop shop for…
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Turn backing
By Kath GannawayYARRA Ranges Council is backing calls for a left-hand turning lane from Maroondah Highway into Maddens Lane in Coldstream. Coldstream resident David Barton…
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‘Ashes’ match for cricket veterans
By Kath GannawayYARRA Valley cricketers who can claim the title ‘60 not out’ will be pitching in next month for a special bushfire fund-raiser. The…
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Lap of luxury RACV Healesville Country Club manager Brett Mays is looking forward to a new era at t
By Kath GannawayTHE new $85 million RACV Healesville Country Club opened its doors to members on Sunday. In what is virtually a complete rebuild, the…
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Postal win
By Monique EbringtonPRINTER, fax and copier cartridges have helped Yarra Junction Post Office earn their place in Victoria’s top 10 post offices for recycling. Australia…
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On our
By Kath GannawayTHE NINE-MONTH report released on Monday by the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority details advances made since the devastating February fires. Authority…
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Nests spread
By Monique EbringtonENDANGERED helmeted honey eaters will now have more room to spread their wings after the recent extension to Yellingbo State Nature Reserve. The…
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Round-up call
By Kath GannawayNEXT year could see a turning point for a Toolangi VIP threatened with extinction. The Very Important Pomaderris (round-leaf variety) was already under…
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