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Stopping family violence before it starts
Family violence prevention services in the outer east have received a boost. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Natalie Hutchins announced $500,000 for five programs on…
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Overtime for casual pickers
Yarra Valley growers could face higher wage bills with new Horticultural Award rates now in effect. The Fair Work Commission’s new regulations mean that from…
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Burn can be costly
A momentary mistake when burning off can be costly for the environment – and the landholder. That’s the warning for farmers from the Environment Protection…
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Whispering Jack’s back
John Farnham is bringing his hit album Whispering Jack to the Yarra Valley – along with a few Aussie music legends. He’ll play the 1986-released…
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Healesville fire station under fire
By Kath Gannaway Healesville CFA volunteers are cleaning up after a fire at their Crowley Road fire station today – Saturday, 30 June. CFA District…
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Gunning for Erzberg glory
By Derek Schlennstedt There’s one event in the year that is revered by all motorcyclists as the pinnacle of enduro motorcycling. Held in an iron…
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1000 Portrait Project … so far
By Kath Gannaway Mail readers will be familiar with Healesville photographer Jesse Graham’s work as a former photojournalist with the Mail, but not perhaps with…
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CoRE celebration
By Kath Gannaway Healesville Community Renewable Energy (CoRE)’s first birthday was a mix of celebration and inspiration. More than 200 people gathered at The Memo…
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Master Plan input
By Kath Gannaway Sporting groups at the Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve say they want a more direct voice in the proposed Master Plan development for…
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$1M murder reward
By Kath Gannaway The murder of Yarra Junction pensioner Terrence Black in 2000 has remained unsolved for 18 years. Police are now hoping the announcement…
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Future looks bright
Saturday 23 June was another big weekend for the Yarra Valley Soccer Club at Millgrove. The club hosted five homes games and also welcomed a…
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Providing aid to Kenyan kids
By Derek Schlennstedt A fundraiser to send Kenyan children to school will be held in Healesville next month and residents are invited to come along…