News
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The day Elaine left, and lived
ElAINE Postlethwaite’s escape from Marysville is well documented – her story has attracted widespread media interest – and with good reason. From her sister’s home…
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Radio draws stories together
By Kath GannawayABC Radio kept Victoria informed about the bushfire threat over the past two weeks and, in the Yarra Valley this week, it was…
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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…
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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 Street…
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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…
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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…
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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 Monday,…
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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…
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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…
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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 qualifications…
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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…
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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…