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Logging suspended
By Kath Gannaway The Federal Court in Melbourne on Friday, 17 November, ordered that logging not proceed in 34 areas across the Central Highlands, ahead…
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Courts in tip-top condition
By Kath Gannaway Healesville Tennis Club completed a 20-year improvement program on Sunday, 19 November, with the official opening of two newly resurfaced courts. Courts…
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One vibrant festive spirit
By Kath Gannaway A great vibe in a very special part of the world summed up the EarthArtBeat Festival 2017 hosted by Moora Moora Co-operative…
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Even after death they don’t part
By Kath Gannaway Charles and Lorraine Hort were soul mates for the best part of 60 years. Surrounded by family and friends, on 28 September…
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Amazing 65 years of service
By Kath Gannaway Toolangi CFA volunteer Bob Pockett was given special recognition at the Toolangi Fire Brigade Annual Service Awards and Brigade Dinner in October.…
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Youth ready to roar
By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges Council is rewarding the shire’s young people with a youth leadership celebration on Thursday, 7 December in Lilydale. The achievements…
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UN post for aspiring diplomat
By Derek Schlennstedt Healesville’s Jayden Crozier always knew he wanted to be involved in International Relations and said he always had a passion for human…
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Logging action in Leadbeaters’ habitat due to hit the courts
By Kath Gannaway Environment group Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum (FLP) is challenging VicForest’s exemption from Federal environment protection law in court. The first hearing, calling…
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Fire danger begins
The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Murrindindi Shire Council areas commences at 1am on Monday, 20 November and will end at 1am on 1 May,…
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Lighting a conversation
By Kath Gannaway It’s ‘pester-power’ but it’s for the greater good! Get the kids on board, asking the hard questions around bushfire awareness and safety,…
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And they’re off…
By Kath Gannaway More than 130 cyclists set off from the RACV Club in Healesville on Friday morning (17 November), riding through the Yarra Valley…
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Ball buoyed by ‘yes’ vote
By Kath Gannaway Jason Ball is celebrating a major step forward in achieving equality for LGBTI people. The 2017 Victorian Young Australian of the Year…
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