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Doseena’s honour roll nod
By Peter Douglas
COMMUNITY leader and Elder Doseena Fergie has joined a select group after receiving a place on the 2016 Victorian Honour Roll of...
Drivers behaving badly
By JESSE GRAHAM
UPDATE: Tuesday, 2 February
POLICE had a busy Australia Day weekend in the Yarra Valley, catching more than 100 speeding drivers during the...
Not right to drive
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEAVY impound fees are the least of two drivers’ worries, after they were arrested by police in Coldstream over the long weekend.
The...
In good company
By JESSE GRAHAM
MORE than 150 people marked Australia Day with breakfast, friends and inspirational speakers, packing into the Wandin Public Hall for an annual...
Video nice guy
By JESSE GRAHAM
A VIRAL video asking young men to stand up against family violence has resulted in Yarra Junction’s Brendon Murphy being named Yarra...
Andrew’s OAM shoe fits
By JESSE GRAHAM
A WANDIN North man’s fascination with footwear and passion for his community has earned him one of the top Australia Day honours,...
Jeff’s done his little bit for 15 years
By JESSE GRAHAM
A LIFELONG Warburton resident’s commitment to his town has been recognised by the council, with a community leadership award set to be...
Top award for viral video
By JESSE GRAHAM
A GROUP of inspirational Yarra Ranges residents will be recognised for their community work with Australia Day awards to be handed out...
Vandals’ rowdy night at racetrack
By JESSE GRAHAM
WITNESSES are being sought after a break-in and vandalism at the Healesville Racecourse over the weekend.
Healesville Amateur Racing Club’s John O’Neill told...
P-plater pushed his limits
By JESSE GRAHAM
A P-PLATER will face a hefty impound fee after being caught travelling at more than twice the speed limit in Wandin North...
Hall a hive of activity
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE YARRA Glen Memorial Hall will be open more often, with the town’s Living and Learning Centre using the space for classes.
Yarra...
Shopfronts spruced up
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE’S Christmas window competition is expected to grow this year, after last year’s event lit up the town’s main street into the...
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12 month dry spell sees Yarra Ranges grapple with a horse...
RSPCA Victoria reported a surge of 800 horse-related animal cruelty reports as some owners failed to provide enough food amid an unusually dry 12...
