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Concert’s a big hit

By Dion Teasdale HEALESVILLE CFA and local schools and sporting clubs have received a cash windfall thanks to the ‘A Day on the Green’ concert...

A good fright out

By Dion TeasdaleTRAIN buffs who enjoy a good fright are being taken for a ride this Halloween. Yarra Valley Tourist Railway (YVTR) is hosting a...

Vacation care back

By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S Vacation Care Program will be back in full swing for the June holidays after a survey of parents indicated a viable...

Bressers baby born at home

By Melissa DonchiWHEN Mark Bresser’s very pregnant wife started having early contractions, he never believed he would soon be delivering their third child at...

Town milestone

By Dion TeasdaleTHE history of the Halit family has been intertwined with that of the Warburton Highway township of Millgrove for much of the...

Aboriginal troops tribute

By Kath GannawayTHE dream of Healesville Aboriginal elder, Dot Peters, to have the contribution of Victorian Aboriginal service men and women formally recognised was...

Hoons on hitlist

By Kath GannawayVAL Owen and Des Harry are just two of a growing number of Healesville residents calling for a stop to hoon behaviour...

TENNIS

HEALESVILLE TENNIS CLUB Juniors: Sec 14 Boys: Emerald 8-49 d M. Kratz 0-24. Sec 16 Mixed: L. Hart 6-42 d Upwey Tecoma 2-24. Sec 20 Mixed: C....

Pokie salvation

By Dion TeasdaleOLD soldiers say a last minute back-down by council bosses against club poker machines has saved their venue. The veterans’ win means the...

Musician dies in train stabbing

By Ed Merrison andDion TeasdaleFormer Healesville resident Darren Jones was fatally stabbed on a Lilydale-bound train near Box Hill about 1.20pm on Thursday, 23...

Foot down for new career

By Melissa MeehanHEALESVILLE resident Hugh Turner is another local example of someone refusing to slow down at an age when many others are looking...

MP chain gang

By Kath GannawayPOLICE were forced to intervene on Tuesday last week as timber industry supporters clashed with MP Tammy Lobato at Yarra Junction. And the...

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Report reveals about 12,500 people facing homelessness over 10 years died...

A new feature report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has delved into the outcomes of people who have received support...