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Be alert on Acheron Way
WARBURTON police are warning locals travelling along Acheron Way to remember it is still a popular route for logging trucks. The warning comes after an…
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Fast pace, wit and drama
By Kath GannawayFOLLOWING last week’s look at day one of this year’s Warburton Film Festival, the Mail looks at the films on offer on day…
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Sonsie goes solo
By Helena Adeloju YARRA Ranges’ newest art gallery, Three Stories gallery, hosted the opening of local art talent Paul Sonsie’s solo exhibition at the weekend.…
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The trickle effect of agri-funds
By Elizabeth Hart THE future of some farmers in the Yarra Valley could hinge on the latest State Government financial package to boost productivity. It…
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Bullet for bird scare
By Melissa MeehanTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges is proposing to include provisions in its local laws to control electronic bird-scaring and other noise-generating devices used…
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Budget in brief
The Nightrider bus service from Lilydale will be extended to Healesville. Police station Marysville police station will receive $20,000 for an upgrade. Ambulance services A…
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Berry farm passes audit test
By Melissa Meehan A YARRA Valley berry farm has been given the all clear after a lightning raid by the federal Workplace Ombudsman. An audit…
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Classroom chill
By Melissa MeehanHEALESVILLE High School students were forced to wear casual clothing to keep warm last week. Angry parents contacted the Mail early last week…
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Plug pipe thefts
By Melissa MeehanFOOTBALLERS in the Yarra Valley have been forced to have cold showers after local clubrooms were targeted in the latest trend in copper…
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Cash boost for ambulances
By Melissa Meehan AMBULANCE services in Yarra Junction and Box Hill are to receive a major boost as part of the Brumby Government’s $185.7 million…
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Recycle old cell phones
FOR every mobile phone that Yarra Ranges residents recycle this month, a native tree will be planted. Mobile Muster, the official mobile phone recycling program…
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New number for injured wildlife
THE Yarra Valley’s most frequently called emergency wildlife telephone service has changed its number. The impact on the service is yet to become evident. “To…