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Lifes little miracle
When Bailey Goodwin was born at 26 weeks he weighed 702 grams and within two days needed major bowel surgery. He then spent the next…
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Open sheds and cellars
The annual Shedfest Wine Festival returned in stunning sunshine on 13 and 14 October. For the 17th time, the event proudly celebrated locally-produced wine. Small…
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Mount Evelyn’s positive start
Yarra Valley Cricket Association (YVCA) Round 1 13 October Brilliant condition greeted cricketers across the Yarra Valley in their return to a summer of cricket…
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Wandin field of dreams
Over two days, the 49th Wandin-Silvan Field Days again attracted large numbers of visitors and over 160 exhibitors. The pathways were crowded with organisers estimating…
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Burras bowl a win away
Warburton Bowls Club 1 played Ringwood 1 at home in beautiful bowling conditions. They recorded a confidence-boosting victory with everyone contributing, 75 to 66. Rink…
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Scores are dropping
The course is giving up many metres to every well-hit shot, so Warburton Golf Club scores are improving every week. With 42 sensational points, Ken…
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CFA open their doors
Brigades across the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges will again open their doors to the public this year as part of the 2018 CFA…
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Every child can fly
Since 2007, hundreds of pilots from aero clubs across the country take to the sky to give sick and underprivileged children the ride of a…
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Art meets wine at Yering
There is much to be admired in the work of skilled artisans and the Yarra Valley certainly has more than its share of artists of…
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Warby cops moving in
The new Warburton Police Station will be officially opened by Northern Victoria MLC, Jaclyn Symes, on Monday 29 October at 12pm. The station is built…
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1000th toast
In 1971 when Yarra Valley Toastmasters started, the international movement was strictly a men only organisation. In 1975 the local chapter became the first Toastmasters…
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10,000Kms & 3,128 suicides
Ten thousand steps a day is the magic number on most people’s pedometer. Spare a thought for Liane and Tony Drummond who have been walking…