News
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Green waste dumper cops fine
By JESSE GRAHAM A MAN is facing a $300 littering fine after illegally dumping green waste in the forest near Big Pats Creek, after an…
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Coalition pledges mobile black-spot blitz
By JESSE GRAHAM NEW MOBILE base stations will be built in the Casey electorate if the Coalition is re-elected in July, according to local MP…
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Fire bans in June, July
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges residents should finish their burning off before the end of May, with the council issuing a reminder that burning off…
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Celebrating the Indigenous
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges residents are being called on to learn about and celebrate Aboriginal culture and history early next month, with the council…
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Pride brings tolerance, respect
By JESSE GRAHAM THREE years on from the first Pride Cup match in Yarra Glen, Yarra Ranges AFL general manager Luke McCormick thinks attitudes towards…
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Three face court over stolen ute
By JESSE GRAHAM A HEALESVILLE man was set to face court today, Monday 23 May, after allegedly stealing a ute and trying to evade police…
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Rainfall down in comparison
RAINFALL is still down in Healesville with Alma Mitchell recording 61.8mm over nine days in April compared with 74.4mm over 16 days at the same…
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Words of wisdom
By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Valley Toastmaster clubs played host to Jim Kokocki, international president of the organisation last week, and introduced him to a Valley-wide…
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Lenscape
IT’S A GOOD time of the year to get the fires cranking, with wet weather making for the perfect opportunity to curl up by the…
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Ski in to help out
KEEN skiers are being sought by Lake Mountain to take up volunteer roles in its ski patrol, providing first-aid and advice to visitors – and…
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Friends in the blackberries
By KATH GANNAWAY A NEED to get a few blackberries under control has introduced Yarra Junction resident Fred Hawker to a group of young people…
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Cars cops a spray in overnight attack
By KATH GANNAWAY A NUMBER of car owners in Eileen Grove, Woori Yallock, were shocked to find their cars had been targeted by vandals overnight…