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Spread peace not extremism
TERRORISM has had it’s way again and many are affected. Bali, the once calm paradise where holidaymakers were pampered, is now becoming a place of…
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Class out for Africa
By Melissa MeehanKINGLAKE West Primary students didn’t let the rain dampen their enthusiasm during their African Day that celebrated the book launch of Man Eater…
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Show with a flourish
By Melissa MeehanTARRAWARRA Museum of Art will officially open Kate Rohde’s exhibition Flourish on Sunday 20 April at 4.30pm. Ms Rohde has produced a new…
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Giblin notches up century
ANDREW Giblin slammed a fine century for Mount Evelyn as the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s Round 12 got underway in cool conditions on Saturday. Mount…
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Animal hero award
By Dion TeasdaleENVIRONMENTAL campaigner Peter Hannaford is one of five Australians recognised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare for outstanding contributions to wildlife. Mr…
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Learning to grow
By Melissa DonchiUSING money from the government funded Schoolyard Blitz Program, students at Yering Primary School have made their very own vegie patch in the…
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Resort plan push
By Dion TeasdaleCONSTRUCTION of a $10 million five-star eco-tourism resort is set to get under way in Healesville in the next eight weeks, according to…
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Telstra network switch delay is welcomed
— Melissa MeehanMOBILE phone users in the Yarra Valley now have more time before they are forced to change from Telstra’s CDMA network to the…
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Club redevelopment approved
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges has approved a planning application for a $60 million redevelopment for the RACV Country Club of Healesville. The club, which…
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Mixed reaction to State Budget
By Melissa DonchiNEW fire stations for Warburton and Reefton were among the Upper Yarra highlights unveiled in the State Budget last week. The cash is…
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MP expects full recovery
By Dion TeasdaleGEMBROOK MP Tammy Lobato was at the centre of a hysterical media frenzy and public health scare last week. The Labor backbencher was…
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Real beauty spot
By Kath GannawayTHE Valley Beauty Spot in Wandin has earned a reputation as one of the region’s leading hair and beauty salons. The salon prides…