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Defiance saved their lives
By Melissa Meehan“TRAPPED with no escape.”
Kinglake’s Melanie Powell still comprehends the moment that, in reality, saved her life.
“They told us all of the roads...
Years of experience not enough
By Monique EbringtonDESPITE Graeme Wilkinson’s years of experience with the Country Fire Authority, nothing could prepare him and his wife Lesley for the fire...
Trolley collector injured
HEALESVILLE supermarket trolley collector Michael Morrisey was fighting for his life on Sunday night after being struck by a car.
The much-loved local, known as...
Foreign firemen join fire fight
By Melissa MeehanAN INTERNATIONAL and interstate contingent of firefighters will continue to fight the blaze threatening the Upper Yarra and Yarra Valley.
Last week...
Spines of steel
By Kath GannawayTHE Steels Creek community came together on Saturday morning with mixed emotions.
Their hub of community life, the Steels Creek Community Centre was...
Chased by fires
By Melissa Meehan
FOR Julie Bell, hell came out of a clear blue sky with the sound of “one thousand lions roaring”.
The Warburton resident...
Asbestos threat in fire clean-up
By Kath GannawayASBESTOS is a further potential danger for Yarra Ranges residents returning to their properties in the aftermath of the bushfires.
The Shire of...
Good Friday for victims
THOUSANDS of shoppers ditched their usual shopping habits to support those affected by the bushfires on Friday.
People flocked to the Coles supermarket in...
Fashion focus
Trainer Julie Deering advises student Kasey Hansen on braiding technique. Looking on are students Christie Vit, Kim de Groot, Kayla Claydon and Bek Stirman.By...
Racing reprieve plan
A petition released last week by Liberal MP Donna Petrovich, right, aims to harness community support for the threatened local racing industry. Yarra Valley...
Car crunch stalls Pamela’s plans
Pamela Redford has been left without a car, and disillusioned about country life after her car was trashed in Healesville.By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S hoon element,...
Survival instinct uncorked
Steve and Sally Pierrehumbert lost their Chum Creek home but escaped the blaze by hiding in their cellar.By Melissa MeehanTWO wine lovers are toasting...
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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...
