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Tourism boost a golden chance
By Peter Douglas The Yarra River alongside Warburton has the potential to become a tourism gold mine, quite literally, according to a long-time prospector. President…
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Representatives support 26 January
By Peter Douglas, Derek Schlennstedt Australia Day is more likely than not to remain on 26 January, if the Yarra Ranges’ state and federal representatives…
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Deadly nets not on
Setting ‘opera house’ nets to catch yabbies is not only inhumane, it may be illegal, with hefty penalties attached. The Department of Environment, Land, Water…
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2017 revisited
By Kath Gannaway 2017 … it’s done and dusted now, but on reflection it was far from uneventful as the pages of the Mail recorded.…
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People Power pays off
By Kath Gannaway 2017 was the year that ‘People Power’ paid off. In Warburton and in Healesville, community members reaped the benefits of actively railing…
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Reserve named for Jeanne
By Kath Gannaway A 20 hectare piece of prime bushland in Macclesfield has been dedicated to the life’s work, and the memory, of Healesville wildlife…
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Inspiration from the Heart
By Kath Gannaway Roland Bayawan is the first of his community to do tertiary study and to travel to a country outside of the Philippines.…
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Cars catalyst for catch-up
By Kath Gannaway Now in its ninth year, The Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show has established a reputation not only as an outstanding display…
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Tej is missing
By Kath Gannaway A giant billboard in River Street, Healesville, has again brought home to locals the tragic disappearance of 22-year-old student Tej Chitnis. Tej’s…
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Jeff gets back to ‘roots’
By Derek Schlennstedt Start your year right and take the time to enjoy the distinctive variety the Yarra Valley has on offer. That variety is…
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Winter wonderland a winner
By Kath Gannaway Chez Monde’s traditional white Christmas was a wonderland winner in the 2017 ‘Deck the Heales” Christmas window display. The annual competition hosted…
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Cream of junior crop
By Kath Gannaway With extreme weather extending the break for senior cricketers across the Yarra Valley, the cream of the Valley’s junior crop take centre…