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Shock at ute overload
By Russell BennettYARRA Ranges Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Graeme Rust said the words “bloody idiot” spring to mind when thinking about a hills man...
State park say
The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater's Bob Anderson, Monbulk Landcare Group's Bill Incoll, Macclesfield Landcare's Irene Pearney, Johns Hill Landcare Group and Friend of...
Man’s jailing
By Kath GannawayA 21-year-old Healesville had to be jailed for a violent assault to send a message that such behaviour would not be tolerated,...
Smiles as students
By Monique EbringtonSUCCESS was in the numbers last Monday, 14 December when Year 12 students from across the shire received their ENTER scores.
The anxious...
Spot-on meet for Grindleys
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Greyhound Association’s pre-Christmas meeting on Saturday attracted a good crowd in perfect “picnic” racing weather.
Julie and Margaret Grindley. of Gladysdale, were...
Can-do while country burned
Gladysdale CFA members back row, from left: Vesna Bulut, Tim Sherwood*, Peter Anliker*, Greg Morrison,* Tom Watkins*, Chris Young*, Niall McLaughlin , Alan Hall,*...
Annual Ahern award to
Yarra Glen student Corey Dumergue received the inaugural Ahern Natural History Award from Dale and Chloe Ahern.By Kath GannawayTHE contribution made by a Steels...
Cheer turns to fear
By Monique EbringtonParamedic Greg Savage described the scene as “chaotic”, with two cars destroyed and one man unconscious and trapped in one of them.
Major...
Wandering Wooey finds his way home
Christmas came early for Chum Creek three-year-old Sarah Williams when she was reunited with her lost toy dog Wooey, thanks to Healesville Sanctuary staff...
Council to cull poor poplars
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE’S River Street tree-scape is being assessed with a public meeting scheduled for February to look at future plans for the popular...
Teen dies after crash
By Kath GannawayA 17-YEAR-OLD Healesville boy is dead, and a 19-year-old from Coldstream could face charges in a tragic lead-up to Christmas for two...
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A thoughtful and witty novel
The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer, by Australian author Ilsa Evans, is an entertaining and emotive read.
The story focuses on Avery, a four-year-old...
