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Terry Burgi, OAM
By JESSE GRAHAM A GRUYERE farmer has been rewarded for almost 40 years of work in his community, receiving a Medal of the Order of…
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Ex-minister Garrett had brigade’s respect
By KATH GANNAWAY “IT’S politics, and it’s ruthless sometimes”. President and former Captain of Wesburn/Millgrove CFA, veteran firefighter and ex-Group Officer Brian Halit spoke to…
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Jobseekers make birds a home
By JESSE GRAHAM JOBSEEKERS will be working to create nesting boxes for the Healesville Sanctuary and wildlife groups in the area, under a program being…
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Sawmill site green light
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S controversial sawmill site application could be approved by Yarra Ranges Council before its VCAT hearing, with restrictions on the site, following…
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Trees are for the birds
By JESSE GRAHAM A TREE planting event in Launching Place last month will help to create the first habitat for the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater…
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Crop growth in the pipeline
By JESSE GRAHAM A RECYCLED water pipeline for the valley is one step closer to reality, with Casey MP Tony Smith announcing $300,000 towards a…
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History intertwined during reconciliation
By JESSE GRAHAM THE history of Coranderrk Aboriginal Station has been brought to the surface via 15 posters that dot the town, telling stories from…
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Local control is the burning issue in CFA pay dispute
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE firefighters have slammed a controversial deal that could strip volunteers of their power, with the Victorian Government re-assessing an enterprise bargaining…
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Police charge 12-year-old with theft, buglaries
By JESSE GRAHAM A 12-YEAR-OLD Healesville boy will face court in October after being charged by police for a number of burglaries around town. Healesville…
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Mischief on the mountain
Briefly A FERNTREE Gully couple face court and a car impound after three police pursuits in the valley, that ended with a fake car theft…
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Students play Trump card to stump minister
By JESSE GRAHAM WOORI Yallock Primary School students had the chance to quiz Education Minister James Merlino last week, after he paid a visit to…
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Pink lady pleads for cancer drug
By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink are calling for help to raise $14,000 for a member’s cancer treatment, teaming up with Upper…