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Love tested by fire
Les and Jenny Dovaston have so many reasons to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. By Kath GannawayLES and Jenny Dovaston had always intended to celebrate…
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It’s people power
YVRTA president Ross Stevens is calling for a major tourism hub at Lilydale. By Kath GannawayVISITORS to Yarra Ranges want to talk to people, not…
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Pile-up chaos
By Mara Pattison-SowdenHEALESVILLE’S busy main street was once plunged into chaos yesterday after a car driven by an elderly man went out of control. In…
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Class blueprint
School principal Michael Hill, school captains Michael and Chloe and MP Tammy Lobato look over plans for the school. By Mara Pattison-SowdenSTUDENTS, parents and teachers…
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Sentence slammed
Every day Melissa Neylon’s family, sister Megan and parents Grant and Sue, must pass the spot where their daughter lost her life. By Kath GannawayTHE…
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So sustainable
Upper Yarra co-ordinator of the event Grant Eastwood and proud sustainable home owner Sioux Dollman. By Mara Pattison-SowdenSioux Dollman is building her dream house. Although…
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Good downpour has
SPRING has sprung and gardens around the region are looking fresh and vibrant thanks to a good dollop of rain. From September to November there…
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Burst of strawberry flavour
Strawberry upside down cake is a certain winner at home or in the picnic basket. WHEN it comes to the most delicious of all fruits,…
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Season ends on successful note
By Russell BennettTHE Dandenong Ranges Junior Football League (DRJFL) is thrilled with yet another successful season. Grand finals for all age groups were held on…
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Tree chop goes on
By Mara Pattison-SowdenTHE State Government will eventually develop permanent vegetation measures to ensure fuel loads are reduced and buffers are maintained, but until that time…
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Plan to close the health gap
By Kath GannawayA PLAN which aims to even the gap between life expectancy of Aboriginal people in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and their non-indigenous peers, was…
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Safety up to you
VULNERABLE residents are being told to take responsibility for their own safety in bushfire prone areas. A new Yarra Ranges Council report has found that…