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Dr Malcolm Calder receives an achievement award from Minister for Senior Victorians Lisa Neville. STEELS Creek resident Dr Malcolm Calder has been honoured with a…

By Kath GannawayMARYSVILLE Medical Clinic has been recognised as an outstanding example of general practice. The clinic, headed by Dr Lachlan Fraser, was last week…

By Kath GannawayRESIDENTS in fire-prone communities should plan to leave under days identified as potentially catastrophic fire risk days. Under announcements made over the weekend…

Alan and Beth Honeycombe, Taylor Stevens, Bryn James, Robert Cameron, Peter and Jan Brown and Healesville Tennis Club president Kathy Cameron, front, with a cake…

By Kath GannawayTHERE was no doubting where the loyalties and appreciation of Ritchies IGA customers lay following Black Saturday. Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison said the…

By Kath GannawayTHE YARRA Valley is awash with … what is it again … oh yes … water! As the best September rains in nine…

By Kath GannawayRESIDENTS of Romeo Road in Healesville have welcomed news a degraded section of Monda Avenue will be maintained ahead of the fire season.…

By Monique EbringtonWARBURTON resident Don Willis spent his night lost in bush crouched under his camera tripod and umbrella. Mr Willis set out to take…

Peter Chandler says a qualified scaffolder is needed to continue the task of restoring two chimneys in Dixons Creek. By Monique EbringtonWHEN a dedicated group…

Ray Donkin with the fencing wire spool which can make the task of re-fencing easier and quicker. By Kath GannawayWHEN a stranger asked Ray Donkin…

A COMMITAL hearing date has been set for 22 February for two Healesville men charged in relation to rape and associated charges. The rape charges…

By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges’ new community plan has highlighted farming, children, transport and affordable housing as key priorities for the future. The…