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Walking in footsteps of history to open forests to new generation
By Kath Gannaway Three modern-day explorers set out this morning (Wednesday 1 November) on a walk into history that could see the re-creation of the…
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Beersheba Day
By Kath Gannaway As Yarra Junction woman Sally Brennan attends commemorations to mark the Centenary of the Battle of Beersheba today, 31 October, her thoughts,…
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Political satire to honour people’s poet
By Kath Gannaway The centenary of the publishing of C.J. Dennis’ ‘The Glugs of Gosh’ was marked at this year’s C. J. Dennis Poetry and…
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Care to a new level
By Kath Gannaway Ron Walker’s response to seeing his new room at AdventCare Yarra Ranges was typical of many of the residents. “I don’t want…
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Millgrove kept secret – mostly
By Kath Gannaway Can Millgrove keep a secret? That was the big question when it came to a surprise 70th birthday presentation to local businesswoman…
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McLeish wants road action
State Member for Eildon, Liberal Cindy McLeish MP has made claims that more needs to be done to address safety issues on the Healesville-Kooweerup Road.…
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Ride never to forget
By Kath Gannaway The family of Anne Jones is aiming to reach $25,000 this year for Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria as their Ride to Remember –…
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Dairy support for local villagers
Most residents familiar with Rotary’s work overseas would be aware of the Milking Cow and Goat Project commenced and driven by the efforts of local…
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Water re-use no pipedream
By Peter Douglas A recycled water project that would “future-proof” the local wine industry may not be a pipedream for much longer. Minister for Water,…
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Possum popped in
By Kath Gannaway It’s hard not to smile when a mountain pygmy-possum pops in to see how you’re going. As part of National Children’s Week,…
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U3A’s riot of colour
By Derek Schlennstedt Once again the theatrical group of Healesville, U3A will be opening their new and fourth production called the “Fun Times Musical Skit.”…
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Mayor to make way
By Peter Douglas Cr Noel Cliff is only too content to hand over the mayoral robes next month, satisfied he’s ticked off all his ambitions…
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