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Man dead in collision with truck
POLICE are calling for witnesses after a man was killed in Dixons Creek last night.
The crash occurred at about 7.20pm on Tuesday 8 April,...
Top of the class
By JESSE GRAHAM
EDUCATION in the Yarra Ranges has been pushed into the spotlight for the upcoming state election, with Labor announcing it will revive...
Rider touches base
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE Primary School students received a special visitor last week, when a former student rode to the school as part of an...
History buffs on board
THE 2014 Crank-Up at Yarra Junction over the weekend was noisy, vibrant, laden with history, and the best ever according to local history buffs.
The...
Stolen war service machette’s sentimental journey
By KATH GANNAWAY
A VISITOR to Warburton is appealing for the return of a machete that was stolen from his tent during a camping trip...
Dip in for tip comment
By KATH GANNAWAY
UPPER Yarra residents could lose up to three tip days as part of a deal that would allow Yarra Ranges Council to...
Thought-provoking film
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE residents are being asked to watch a film and raise money for charity, with a screening of Mary Meets Mohammad at...
Rubbish rots over red tape
By KATH GANNAWAY
SEVILLE East residents were questioning last week how a rubbish dump has been allowed to fester for six weeks on their doorstep.
The...
Burn ban ends Monday
MONDAY will mark the end of the official Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the Yarra Ranges, but the mayor has warned residents not to...
Parties aplenty for Gerard, 90
By JESSE GRAHAM
A HEARTWARMING series of birthday events were held for a long-time Yarra Ranges resident, who celebrated his 90th birthday with friends, family...
Council course on track
By KATH GANNAWAY
YARRA Ranges has released its mid-year report tracking its performance in the first half of 2013/14.
The report, endorsed at Yarra Ranges Council’s...
Colour of caring
By JESSE GRAHAM
COLDSTREAM’S Primary School community gathered for a special fundraiser last week aiming to raise awareness of epilepsy, with every student showing their...
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New tax hits farmers hardest
In 2014, Victorian Labor promised no new taxes.
After 10 years in power, with net debt growing by $59.6 million per day, forecast to...
