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Rising from the dark day
WELIVED across the hills and in the valleys, content and comfortable. We moved through the seasons as a close community, sharing our tranquility with tourists…
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Time for reflection
By Kath GannawaySOME 140 people gathered at the Steels Creek Community Centre on Sunday for what centre president Keith Montell declared a day of reflection.…
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We remember them
By Monique EbringtonCOMMUNITY reflections and a combined church service were held in Marysville on Sunday to commemorate Black Saturday, the official day of mourning for…
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Voice for the future
Kerry and Faye Hempenstall look over fire photos with ABC presenter Lindy Burns. By Kath GannawayTHERE was a lot of talk about good wine, good…
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Truck terror
By Monique EbringtonRESIDENTS are living in fear of log truck drivers who take dangerous risks along the narrow and winding roads of the Upper Yarra.…
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Wedded to film
FEBRUARY is fantastic for affordable films at Warburton and Healesville. The Time Traveller’s Wife (M) screens at Healesville tonight (Tuesday) and Saturday 13 February. It…
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Old ‘gentleman’ shows his class
By Kath GannawayNARBETHONG thoroughbred Fabish was more than a crowd favourite at Healesville races on Sunday: he was a hailed as a Black Saturday equine…
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Light on safety
Yarra Junction Primary School captains Caitlin De Klign and Sam Francis, with principal Chris Thomas, show that the school has been given the green light…
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New school chief takes the helm
BILLANOOK College celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with a new principal at the helm. The college had grass-roots beginnings. In 1980 a group of…
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Marysville ready to ride
ALMOST a year on from Black Saturday, Marysville is preparing for the 2010 Ventou Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge. The recreational cycling ride is organised by…
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Squash away excess
LILYDALE Squash and Fitness Centre will celebrate its 30th birthday this June. The family owned and operated business caters to everyone. It offers casual visits…
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Bats hold up under heat
By Keith Thompson, YVCA secretaryA LATE burst of energy was required by the players on Saturday, as it warmed up during the afternoon. It was…