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Parents rally for child care
By Kath GannawayWORKING parents in Healesville have rallied in the face of threats to the hard-won Healesville Vacation Care Program. Program operator the Upper Yarra…
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No single issue
>>> More letters, page 23. I REPLY to the letter by John Mason (Mail, 29 November). Firstly, I don’t write newspaper headlines, editors do! I…
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Stumped by tree
By Kath GannawayMYSTERY surrounds the disappearance over the weekend of a log on the Black Spur which has raised the ire of Marysville and Buxton…
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Punters back community stakes
PUNTERS at Healesville Races have backed three winners this season who are odds-on favourites in the community stakes. Excess funds from the Healesville Amateur Racing…
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Fight to save Badger house
By Dion TeasdaleParks Victoria has admitted it is considering demolishing the solid brick family home to make room for six after-hours car spaces. The proposal…
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By Kath Gannaway WHEN Healesville B&B operator Margaret Baker signed on as a volunteer more than 12 and a half years ago, the Yarra Valley…
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Plan for aqueduct
A RE-ELECTED Bracks Government would spend $800,000 to open the O’Shannassy Aqueduct as a forest bicycle route. The money would enable the remaining 25 kilometres…
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Seville a shot for finals
By BEN O’BRIEN, YVMDFL Football ManagerSEVILLE knocked off coleaders South Belgrave in the Commodore Press Second Division on the weekend, and in doing so, virtually…
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From the big top to pantomime bears
THE Lillydale Lake playground has always been a popular spot for families and it’s an absolute favourite at school holiday time. The playground has recently…
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Honeyeater gets a boost
By Kath GannawayTHE future of the endangered helmeted honeyeater is looking a little more promising. Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato, Monbulk MP James Merlino and Minister…
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Best seller’s just got better
HOLDEN recently unveiled the all-new Holden Commodore range which is designed and engineered to extend a decade-long record as Australia’s best selling car. The 2006…
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Chorus over bird noises
By Tania MartinA WANDIN man has called for The Shire of Yarra Ranges to investigate the use of sonic bird scaring devices. Bob O’Neil last…