News
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Mischief on the mountain
Briefly A FERNTREE Gully couple face court and a car impound after three police pursuits in the valley, that ended with a fake car theft…
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Students play Trump card to stump minister
By JESSE GRAHAM WOORI Yallock Primary School students had the chance to quiz Education Minister James Merlino last week, after he paid a visit to…
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Pink lady pleads for cancer drug
By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink are calling for help to raise $14,000 for a member’s cancer treatment, teaming up with Upper…
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Tankers geared for forest fire-fighting
By JESSE GRAHAM FIRE-FIGHTING in the bush has been given a leg-up, with Powelltown’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) receiving eight new,…
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Third Age clocks a decade
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE elders gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for the University of the Third Age (U3A) last week, with 90 people packing…
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Business backing for cancer cash
By JESSE GRAHAM AFTER raising thousands of dollars for the Cancer Council, what do you do next? Try to double your effort, of course. At…
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Road chaos near Woori Yallock
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A WET and foggy morning on the Warburton highway between Seville and Woori Yallock led to a number of car crashes in…
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Raise a toast to this helping hand
By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Valley Smaller Wineries are punching above their weight when it comes to supporting local emergency services. YVSW president Tim Cullen, of…
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Minister overrules ward changes
By JESSE GRAHAM PRESSURE from Yarra Ranges councillors has prompted Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins to overturn the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC)’s proposed shift to…
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Know what they’re up to
By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN it comes to ensuring a child’s safety online, Seville Primary School’s Danielle Henderson says supervision is paramount. “It’s about knowing what…
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The final word on respect
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A GROUP of dedicated Healesville locals are trialling a brand new national framework and working towards reducing family violence. The Healesville ‘Change…
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Festival set to give us the flicks
By JESSE GRAHAM FILM lovers should set aside the weekend of 17 to 19 June for an annual event sure to inspire, with the Warburton…