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Coffee maker’s caffeine is a hit
Wayne Silva watches the freshly roasted beans after they turn from their raw, olive-green colour to a dark brown. By Mara Pattison-SowdenGOOD coffee is making…
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Boris is student art paper prince
Mikhaela created her man-sized puppet Boris Jenkins from ecycled materials and a bit of inspiration. By Mara Pattison-SowdenMEET Boris Jenkins. He was a creation for…
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Pygmies chip in
Helping to fight extinction of Mt Buller’s Mountain pygmy possums, from left, vet Phillipa Mason, keeper Tammika McIvor, vet nurse Kim Hollis and keeper Paula…
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Life scars of war suffering
Dagmar Limp speaks to her audience at the Good Food Room in Warburton with interviewer and Upper Yarra U3A member Alison O’Brien. By Mara Pattison-SowdenTHE…
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In harmony with nature
Anita Holman will take children on a magical nature walk during the Harmony Festival, with Ned, Matilda, Safin, Tali, Osha, Jayda and Hamish. CHILDREN are…
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Logging flow-on threat
By Kath GannawayTHE stakes for the future of logging in Central Highlands were made very clear in the Supreme Court last week when VicForests’ counsel…
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Funds are a go for Stop
NEW funding for touring performances will bring some top shows to the Yarra Ranges’ arts centres. The Red Stitch Actors Theatre received $25,000 to take…
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Ward’s set to grow
By Mara Pattison-Sowden CHANDLER Ward could be set to grow with a proposed change to Yarra Ranges’ ward boundaries before the next council election. The…
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Driven to help
Dorice’s family, circa 1922, in Yarra Junction, she was the last to pass away. Dorice is the small one standing on the chair. The photo…
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New site in the herb mix
YARRA Valley Herb Farm combines tourism and health at the scenic gateway to the Yarra Ranges. The business began 50 years ago as Lilydale Herb…
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Sentence delay
By Kath GannawayA HEALESVILLE man who pleaded guilty to assault and other charges at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November will be sentenced in March. Leslie…
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Red tape trap
Yarra Valley orchardist Sue Finger says state and local governments need to work together to sort out planning issues that are strangling farmers. By Kath…
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