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Gas poll promise
By Dion TeasdaleHOUSEHOLDS and businesses in Warburton would be big winners if the Ted Baillieu led Opposition wins government next month, according to the Liberal…
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Groups critical over petition
By Dion TeasdaleCHURCH and community groups have continued their criticism of McEwen MP Fran Bailey over her handling of a petition calling for an after…
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Great day at the races
By Melissa DonchiTHE pleasant weather drew a large crowd to the races at the Yarra Glen racecourse on Saturday, with organisers estimating more than 6000…
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Debs tradition is a ball
MARGARET Pike is predicting Healesville’s annual debutante ball is a tradition which is here to stay for a good while yet. This year’s Rotary Club…
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Students push for a rubbish free lunch
By Kath GannawaySORTING and weighing throwaway lunch wrappings, bottles and cartons gave Yellingbo Primary School students a picture of just how much waste their lunches…
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Music from across the world
CLAIR de Lune will return to Healesville this month after a successful year of touring and the release of their new DVD and CD. The…
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Light plane crash
By Dion TeasdaleA PILOT was lucky to escape with his life after the light plane he was flying crashed and burst into flames at Coldstream…
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RSL has to pay for road
By Kath Gannaway UPPER Yarra RSL will have to pay a $77,400 road bill after Yarra Ranges council rejected its plea for special consideration. The…
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Show care for orchids
LEARN how to pot up an orchid or get advice on how to start an orchid collection at the Yarra Valley Orchid Society Show this…
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Green thumb grants
FOR the ninth year in a row, Australia’s Open Garden Scheme is offering its Community Garden Grants program. This year four grants will be awarded…
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School’s 140th birthday
By Dion TeasdaleThe school has appointed former long serving teachers John MacLeod and Frank Foxcroft as patrons of the anniversary, and is planning a feast…
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Racecourse thefts
POLICE say they caught three Healesville youngsters last week following a breakin at Healesville Racecourse. Sergeant Tony Van Gorp said a group camping behind the…