News
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Craft of the fiddle rug
By Wendy Williamson The Yarra Valley craftswomen behind the Fiddle Rug Exhibition take pride in saying that theirs is an “ever-diminishing exhibition”. Visitors to this…
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There’s a bear in there
Teddies are precious and they deserve lots of love, care and special attention – just like the wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary! So that makes the…
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Caravan of courage
By Kath Gannaway Joe and Maria Bast’s first trip to India in 1999 changed their lives. “But, if it just changes our life, it is…
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Choir sounds last note
By Wendy Williamson The Rocky Road Choir met for the last time in Healesville’s St Brigid’s Hall last Wednesday, 20 September. Many were sad to…
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Talking history
By Wendy Williamson The artistic Harvey family will be the subject of the Yarra Glen and District Historical Society’s ninth annual Tetlow Talk on Sunday…
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Tweedie to leave kennel
By Peter Douglas AFL club Western Bulldogs has announced the delisting of prodigious Healesville talent, Tristan Tweedie. The 190cm forward last year signed on with…
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Caravan park steps up
By Kath Gannaway After almost two years of vital but largely hidden infrastructure improvements, Warburton Holiday Park celebrated their achievements with the opening of their…
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A decade of grief
By Kath Gannaway The family of missing bushwalker Warren Meyer has doubled the reward it offered following his disappearance between Healesville and Narbethong in 2008…
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Glare defends police in schools
By Kath Gannaway More than 50 people attended the Yarra Valley Law and Order Forum hosted by Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and Evelyn MP Christine…
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75-year-old war jeep rises from ashes
By Kath Gannaway A World War II jeep has risen from the ashes of Black Saturday to stand as a tribute to the Royal Australian…
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Lining up for art
By Kath Gannaway Stage one of the Yarra Valley Open Studios has been a huge success, whetting the appetite of artists, and lovers of art,…
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Dane’s cause is close to his heart
By Kath Gannaway Dane Waites, an award winning athlete with autism, is running the dream. The 47-year-old is passing through the Yarra Valley today and…