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Arrest following Healesville assault
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following a serious assault in Healesville on Sunday morning. Police were told two groups of…
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Local war veteran passes away
The Mount Evelyn community are saddened by the recent passing of local Vietnam veteran and Mount Evelyn enlistee, William ‘Bill’ John Smart. Bill was born…
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Council takeover plot
Ex-mayor Sam Aziz has revealed an attempt with Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman to “take over” Yarra Ranges Council with a like-minded group of councillors.…
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Drive to save ‘pocket’ possums
Yarra Valley local Danica-Jade Williams fell in love with Mountain Pygmy-possums from the moment she first saw them at the zoo. But Dani was sad…
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Possum power
A staunch defender of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum whose group won a landmark court case this year and the founder of a powerful Melbourne…
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Yarra Junction on the path for improved river access
The Yarra Junction community is being asked for feedback on a proposal by Melbourne Water to construct a new walking trail along the Little Yarra.…
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Talbot Room a success story
Healesville High School is leading the way in bringing fully integrated learning to students with disabilities with the creation of a special education unit at…
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Get ya head straight
Lilydale youth support organisation Bridge Builders have launched a new campaign to help kids struggling with mental health challenges and life in a pandemic. Bridge…
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Firebugs to feel the heat
Victoria Police is turning up the heat on firebugs and those acting recklessly ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. As the weather warms up and…
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King of gin
Healesville’s Four Pillars Gin has once again claimed the title of International Gin Producer of the Year going back-to-back at the International Wine and Spirits…
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Second bite for Wandin
A new second bite program has been set up in Wandin, allowing residents in need to come along and grab food items and ready to…
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Banjos are back and ukuleles are united
As social activities get back underway adhering to CovidSafe restrictions, Healesville U3A’s banjo and ukulele groups have returned to strumming their instruments in Queen’s Park.…