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Now is the time to prepare
IF YOU live in or around Melbourne near grass, bush or reserves, you need to prepare for fire this summer.
Last summer, we saw fast-moving...
Understanding fire warnings
UNDERSTANDING how fire warnings work and how to use them is an important part of your preparation for summer in Victoria.
“Fire warnings are...
Sweet treat for nature
By JESSE GRAHAM
YARRA GLEN’S Chocolaterie has taken a foray into conservation, opening a wetlands area for threatened species on its grounds last...
Dark humour from Keanu
By SETH HYNES
John Wick (MA15+)
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyquist, Willem Dafoe, Adrianne Palicki
SURPASSED only by the smarter, more...
Long-time residents farewelled
By KATH GANNAWAY
HEALESVILLE has farewelled two long-time residents in recent weeks - and celebrated their lives.
Former Healesville Shire councillor and shire president...
Father pleads not guilty to daughter’s death
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE father of Sophie Stephens last week pleaded not guilty to seven charges in relation to her death.
Sophie, 9, was...
Motorbikes on full beam
By JESSE GRAHAM
MOTORBIKE enthusiasts from around the country will be riding down to Healesville this weekend, with a gathering of vintage motorcycles...
Books come to life
By JESSE GRAHAM
RESIDENTS will be able to book out a piece of Healesville history - or two - this week when a...
3777 says thanks
COMMUNITY 3777 would like to thank and congratulate the participants, spectators and volunteers who all contributed to celebrating the strengths and diversity of our...
Green light for sports pavilion
By JESSE GRAHAM
NEW NETBALL and soccer facilities have been guaranteed for Healesville, after the State Government came on board with the $1.2...
Government’s ice grants
LOCAL communities can now apply for funding in the fight against the drug ice.
On Saturday, Crime Prevention Minister Edward O’Donohue joined State MP and...
New campaign is working
INITIAL campaign results indicate the Victorian Government’s ‘What are you doing with ice?’ campaign is resonating with young people at risk.
The campaign, developed...
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Students meet for Youth Summit
Yarra Ranges school students posed questions and reflected on the future at Council’s youth summit hosted in Lilydale on Thursday, 20 March.
Fifty students from...
