News
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Steely resolve hits the air
By Kath GannawaySTEELS Creek residents shared their stories of Black Saturday and the first nine months of recovery with ABC radio listeners around the country…
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Steiner kids a class act
COSTUMES, glitter, music and a flatbed truck were all part of the Little Yarra Steiner School’s Class 12 graduation. Each year a parent group decides…
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Crusty sweet treat
By Kath GannawayCHRISTMAS is an ideal time to try the magnificent breads of Glenburn’s Wild Crust Bakery. Sourdough bread baker Lyn Cunningham’s bakery is one…
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Safer places concern
By Kath GannawayAS THE Yarra Valley remains without any approved neighbourhood safer places (NSPs), Yarra Ranges councillors last week reluctantly endorsed the shire’s first two…
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A Christmas
By Kath GannawayPurchase of any item in the store over $20 will get you a ticket in the giant, half wine-barrel family Christmas hamper which…
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Increased bite risk
GETTING up close and personal with your pet could save its life if it is bitten by a snake, according to one of Australia’s leading…
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Period garb for
By Monique EbringtonFEW people choose to spend their 60th birthday in period garb at Puffing Billy. Neither did Don Valley resident Sharon Ball. Her seven…
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Heart for art
Healesville artist Christine Cafarella-Pearce is celebrating a new arts alliance in Healesville. A NEW gallery in Healesville gets to the heart of work created by…
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Dual occupancy
By Kath GannawayCOLDSTREAM residents opposed to dual occupancy development say they have been thrown a life-line with Yarra Ranges Council last week voting for a…
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Fun, fitness and fresh air
ADANAC camp in Yarra Junction is giving Yarra Valley kids the opportunity to swap computers for camp these summer holidays. Turbo Community Kids Camp aims…
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Book sparks fire memories
Kirk Wilson, pictured with dad Darren and mum Kate, is happy with his role as main character in “Black Saturday was my dad’s birthday”. By…
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Songs for murdered musician
By Kath GannawayTHE release of The Beautiful Bohemians EP this coming Sunday is just one way the music and memory of Yarra Ranges musician Darren…