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Ghost of Christmas – Students from Christmas Hills Primary School re-enacted the story of David Christmas, who is portrayed in the background. 58791
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTWO of the Yarra Valley’s most noted historians have published further glimpses of previous lives in their communities. Historian Mick Woiwod uncovered the…
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Proud Lions show thanks- Keith and Elaine Dossor, left, accept their award from residents group president Mal Eden, secretary Carole Eden and member Sheila Fuller. 58969
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE couple Keith and Elaine Dossor were given an official ‘thank you’ in December for their volunteer work with Maroondah Retirement Village in…
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A wet valley
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTHE Yarra Valley hasn’t had the flooding Queensland or northern Victoria has, but Mother Nature has certainly shown her presence in the area.…
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More time to respond
By Mara Pattison-SowdenSEVERAL members of the community are concerned about a new Yarra Ranges Council strategy that they say places the importance of flora and…
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Michell goes out on a high
By Casey NeillKNOX Basketball’s John Michell can retire from his coaching post a happy man after breaking a 19-year premiership drought. The 69-year-old Knox Raiders…
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Self help funds
By Mara Pattison-SowdenUPPER Yarra Community Enterprise has given almost $50,000 back to the local community over the last six months. The community-owned company has given…
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Long haul docs- Yarra Glen doctors Naseeb Kaur, Alex Murray, Sophie Mancey-Jones and Sol Adib prepare for their patients. 58898
By Mara Pattison-SowdenYARRA Glen has welcomed a new health centre, complete with five general practitioners, who are in it “for the long haul”. It has…
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Charge on at camp- Michael, Lilly and Kobi have fun on the aqua trampoline. 58890
WITH schools not starting back for another few weeks, most parents are busy entertaining their young ones. But the kids at ADANAC’s school holiday Turbo…
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A feast on the screen
By Mara Pattison-SowdenThe store has more than 6000 DVD titles to tantalise the cinematic tastebuds of any film critic. Customers have their pick from all…
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Race meets moved
RACE meetings including the Yarra Valley Cup will be transferred because of extensive repairs to be done on the Yarra Valley thoroughbred racing track. Racing…
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CRICKET
D. J. STRACHAN SHIELD Yarra Junction 9/151 (D. Lever 62, B. Derix 3/20) d Hoddles Creek 39 (D. Lever 5/23). Wandin 2/178 (S. Young 111*,…
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Locals fire in swim
HEALESVILLE was well represented in the annual Pier to Pub swim at Lorne on Saturday 8 January. Sixteen local swimmers from juniors to super veterans…