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Off and racing with festivities
Celebrate the festive season with two great race days at Yarra Glen. 39638 YARRA Valley Racing Centre is gearing up for a festive December. Their…
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Window woes
By Kath GannawayCLEARING 50 metres of trees on their burnt-out property wasn’t an option for Chum Creek’s Pierrehumbert family. The family, Steve and Sally and…
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Gardens open up
THE hot months of summer really don’t lend themselves so well to open gardens, but there are a few exceptions with three gardens open over…
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Afternoon of note
WRITERS and Rhythm is back at Nolan Boutique Vineyard in December. Enjoy an afternoon of “Readings, Riffs and Refreshments” featuring Healesville musicians David Johnston and…
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Out of the parlour into the rumpus room … fun games for families.
IT CAN happen! A rainy day in summer. Too hot to play outside. The television is on the blink. Kids have lost their game-boys, or…
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Strawberry delicious
Recipes courtesySWEET or savory, strawberries are fabulous summer food and the Yarra Valley is strawberry heaven! Try these two great recipe ideas to put some…
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Delightful strawberries
STRAWBERRIES … the facts! Selecting: Size plays no part in determining the perfect strawberry. In fact, small strawberries are equally as sweet and juicy as…
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Keep chooks cool- A shady retreat, plenty of water and good food – a summer recipe for happy c
CHOOKS are making a comeback to the average backyard and for first-time ‘chooksters’ summer could be a steep learning curve. Kevin Mason, a life member…
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A den full
Gifts galore at Healesville’s Black Spur Nursery. By Kath GannawayTHE Black Spur Nursery in Healesville makes no claims about being a “one stop shop for…
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Cobras announce first 2010 signing
Fernandez Lockett is set to take the court for Kilsyth Cobras next season. By Ben TurnerKILSYTH Cobras have secured 198cm American import, Fernandez Lockett for…
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Turn backing
By Kath GannawayYARRA Ranges Council is backing calls for a left-hand turning lane from Maroondah Highway into Maddens Lane in Coldstream. Coldstream resident David Barton…
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‘Ashes’ match for cricket veterans
By Kath GannawayYARRA Valley cricketers who can claim the title ‘60 not out’ will be pitching in next month for a special bushfire fund-raiser. The…