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From humble beginnings
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE main street of Healesville has changed dramatically in the last 150 years and, like the town, has become modern and unrecognisable...
Make the change to save lives
By JESSE GRAHAM
WITH daylight savings winding up this weekend, emergency services are urging residents to use the occasion to focus on their safety and...
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Black day for hoon
THE 19-year-old driver of a black ute is looking at parting with more than $1000 after police charged him on summons...
Smash for cash
THIEVES targeted the Warburton Highway on the weekend, breaking into businesses from Woori Yallock to Warburton in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Senior Constable...
Lilydale’s new life as ‘centre of learning’: Labor
By JESSE GRAHAM
SWINBURNE’S former Lilydale campus could be re-opened after November’s election, according to Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, who this morning pledged to revive the educational...
Beware fatal mistakes
By KATH GANNAWAY
GRAEME Rust probably knows the pitfalls of riding on Yarra Ranges’ popular scenic motorbike routes better than most.
As a member of Yarra...
Coat drive gains pace
By KATH GANNAWAY
A GROUP of Yarra Valley health professionals has launched a project that aims to fulfil an innate need that people, young and...
Wheels turn for charity
By JESSE GRAHAM
Swathes of primary school students wheeled out to Dixons Creek last week for a fund-raiser helping to donate wheelchairs to kids overseas.
Around...
Tip faces chop
By JESSE GRAHAM
RESIDENTS are being asked to share their thoughts on the proposed closure of Healesville’s Waste Transfer Station after the mayor’s plea to...
Young Hart saves Mum
By JESSE GRAHAM
A QUICK thinking five-year-old received a special award from the Yarra Ranges mayor last week, after saving his mum from a major...
Towering eyesore
By KATH GANNAWAY
Council approves sawmill site despite objections
YARRA Ranges Council has approved a controversial communications tower in Millgrove, saying community safety has to take...
Stakeholders map out plan
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE stakeholders met to discuss the future of the town last week, with a river of ideas flowing through to create a...
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Music, Comedy shows coming
Burrinja Theatre
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks
Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate “50 Year of Hits” including...
