News
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Independent’s election bid
By JESSE GRAHAM A HEALESVILLE businessman and philanthropist has thrown his hat into the ring for the November election, announcing as an independent candidate. The…
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Vision of a Great Forest
By KATH GANNAWAY NATIONAL Geographic Conservationist of the Year Jean Thomas called for a new type of dialogue between the logging industry and environmentalists at…
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ANZ sticks to guns
By JESSE GRAHAM THE closure of Healesville’s ANZ branch will not be reversed, according to one of the bank’s general managers, who said the branch’s…
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Jazzing up Coldstream
By JESSE GRAHAM WHAT would make a more beautiful, more attractive and more vibrant Coldstream? That was the question that underpinned a community workshop last…
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Ball of a time with masks
By JESSE GRAHAM PUT on your best mask and get ready for a night on the town, because a special mid-winter ball is only weeks…
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Two of the best
By KATH GANNAWAY TWO of Woori Yallock’s high profile community organisations went on show on Saturday 31 May, to highlight what is happening and what’s…
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Halfway reconciled
By JESSE GRAHAM “WE are making positive steps, but there is a while to go.” This was the sentiment expressed by Yarra Ranges mayor Fiona…
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It’s thanks all round
By KATH GANNAWAY PEOPLE who have served communities in the Yarra Ranges were brought together on 31 May for a special ‘thankyou’ on the National…
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Phone scam alert
A HEALESVILLE woman is warning seniors to take care for phone calls allegedly from phone companies, after a near miss with scammers last month. Margaret…
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Four-wheel overdrive
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALEVILLE SES has received a kick-start to four-wheel drive fund-raising efforts, receiving a $4000 donation from the Rotary Club of Healesville. Members…
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Snow fever hits the mountain
By JESSE GRAHAM WINTER has officially hit, and passionate snow-goers are being sought to keep Lake Mountain’s snowy slopes safe by volunteering with the Lake…
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Classics in concert
By JESSE GRAHAM THE CLASSICAL Coomalie concert series will continue in Healesville this weekend, with the third concert bringing together a violinist and a pianist…