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Driver’s excuse was ‘snow’ use
A speeding Don Valley driver allegedly told police he was rushing to a friend’s place to plan a snow trip. Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol officers…
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Breakfast Club milestone
Marysville Primary School students are in for a breakfast treat when they return to school after the holidays. Vegemite and honey is being added to…
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44 townhouses – think again
By Kath Gannaway A lack of infrastructure, traffic management and loss of amenity are among a number of concerns raised as a 44 unit two-story…
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Remakery magic
By Kath Gannaway They are as diverse as the range of ‘stuff’ they fix. They’re Warburton’s community fixers and their moto is simple ‘Don’t throw…
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Support for The Green
By Kath Gannaway Labor candidate for Eildon, Sally Brennan, has pledged her support for keeping Healesville Green as an open community space. The future of…
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No power response
By Kath Gannaway The experience of a Healesville family left without heating and electrical appliances for almost a week has raised questions about the process…
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Quarried about population increase
By Derek Schlennstedt Up to 7000 people are expected to live in the new development at the Lilydale Quarry. Plans to transform one of the…
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Netball for all
By Casey Neill Netballers of all abilities can get on-court through a new program in Montrose. Players from Healesville, Seville and Montrose have already signed…
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Stopping family violence before it starts
Family violence prevention services in the outer east have received a boost. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Natalie Hutchins announced $500,000 for five programs on…
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Overtime for casual pickers
Yarra Valley growers could face higher wage bills with new Horticultural Award rates now in effect. The Fair Work Commission’s new regulations mean that from…
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Burn can be costly
A momentary mistake when burning off can be costly for the environment – and the landholder. That’s the warning for farmers from the Environment Protection…
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Whispering Jack’s back
John Farnham is bringing his hit album Whispering Jack to the Yarra Valley – along with a few Aussie music legends. He’ll play the 1986-released…
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