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The best of buddies
Buddies (from left) Damien Litchfield, Luke Duncan and Angelo Campione. 39594 By Kath GannawayHAVING the confidence to speak on behalf of his peers is just…
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Press talk in Yarra Valley
By Kath GannawayMORE than 50 delegates from country newspapers around Victoria attended the Country Press Association 2009 Conference in Healesville. Hosted by the Mail Newspaper…
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Be barbecue savvy
Ensure barbecue gas cylinders are stored correctly to avoid accidents this summer. By Kath Gannaway SUMMERTIME is barbecue time. It’s the traditional Aussie way –…
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Bushfire garden grants
By Kath Gannaway GRANTS of up to $20,000 are available under the Australia’s Open Garden Scheme Victorian Bushfire Community Grants Fund. The fund has $80,000…
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It’s cool to be
ESCAPING the heat this summer doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket, if you follow a few simple steps according to EnergyAustralia. Energy…
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New chapter in fire recovery
REBUILD With Books is a novel project which aims to help residents who lost their homes or book collections in the recent fires. Residents can…
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Plant to attract wildlife- Grevillea Robyn Gordon rates well with nurseryman John Stanhope for
NOW, more than ever, native birdlife needs some extra help when it comes to natural sources of food. Simply putting seed out, may be part…
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Caring group celebrates a big milestone
HODDLES Creek Red Cross members celebrated 40 years of existence and valuable service last Sunday, 22 November. Since forming in 1969, the Hoddles Creek branch…
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River boat romance
HEALESVILLE girl Danielle Honeycombe and Mathew Pearce embraced the romance of the Murray River’s paddle steamer era when they were married in Echuca on 24…
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Tsunami aid, step by step
Lilydale resident Aaron Leonard marched from the sea to the summit of Mt Donna Buang on the weekend. By Monique EbringtonLILYDALE resident Aaron Leonard has…
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Rally driver killed
THE Australian rally fraternity was shocked by the death of veteran rally driver Gary Tierney in Western Australia last week. Mr Tierney’s connection with Healesville,…
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A trifecta of awards
Accepting awards, from left, Brett Shambrook, Graeme Wood and David Long. 39732 YARRA Valley Racing Centre claimed three prestigious awards at Harness Racing’s night of…