News
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SES scouting for volunteers
By Derek Schlennstedt Orange is the new black, and there’s no better time than the now to embrace the vibrant colour by joining the Victoria…
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Fashion for higher cause
By Kath Gannaway It’s fashion fun at its best, and for the past 16 years it’s raised multiple thousands of dollars for a great cause…
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Preschool funding dilemma
By Kath Gannaway The recurring battle to maintain 15 hours of preschool for four-year-olds is on Yarra Ranges Council’s agenda once again. In a repeat…
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Church blows 90 candles
By Kath Gannaway Powelltown Union Church celebrated 90 years of non-denominational worship on Sunday, 9 April. In the first two historic April events – the…
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Victoria’s heritage given a voice
By Derek Schlennstedt Take a step back in time, to the 1900’s, when pioneers worked, ploughed and made a living off the land. Gulf station…
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Festival is music to their ears
By Kath Gannaway The Yarra Valley Music Festival is gathering momentum with more than 300 people enjoying the music, food and kids activities provided by…
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Apples, and all that jazz
By Derek Schlennstedt Hills-based Montague Fresh has vowed to aid under-privileged Australians this autumn by donating one million jazz apples to national food rescue organisation,…
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Slow speeds with Sky Muster
By Derek Schlennstedt Healesville residents may miss out on fibre to the node technology (FTTN), and instead receive a satellite system reserved for remote Australian…
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Cloud of smoke as planned burns executed
By Derek Schlennstedt Smoke will cover the Yarra Ranges over the next few days with the perfect weather window opening up for planned burns. The…
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Rosie reunited with her owner
By Derek Schlennstedt Rosie the border collie has been found safe and sound wandering on Macclesfield Road 24 hours after her disappearance. The lovable pup…
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Upgrades for motorcyclist safety
By Derek Schlennstedt There is a risk element in any road travel, but arguably the most vulnerable on the roads are motorcycle riders. Motorcyclists have…
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$4m recreation plan
By Kath Gannaway A project estimated to cost close to $4 million is set to transform the old swimming pool and playground space at Warburton…
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