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HEALESVILLE Sanctuary’s threatened species staff dared to put their hands in the mouth of nine Tasmanian devils last Wednesday, 2 December. The examination was part…

HEDGEND Maze in Healesville launched its Sundown Screenings program of outdoor films on 27 November, taking fun to a whole new level at the popular…

By Kath GannawayRETELLING the story of Black Saturday was a daunting task for Lilydale’s Glenvale School community, but they achieved it beyond all expectations with…

By Kath GannawayBUILDING on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s education revolution has come to a grinding halt in the Yarra Valley. Contractors downed tools last month…

PREMIER John Brumby and Water Minister Tim Holding outlined measures taken to protect water catchment during a visit to Healesville. Mr Brumby inspected fuel breaks…

By Tania MartinHILLS residents last week renewed calls for action to establish Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs), fearing the leave early bush fire policy was flawed.…

By Monique EbringtonHEALESVILLE Masonic Lodge snapped into action when they heard that Healesville Fire Brigade needed a thermal imaging camera. David Wells, the Master of…

By Kath GannawayTHE announcement by Racing Victoria last week that jumps racing would be banned from 2011 will have little direct negative impact on the…

By Kath GannawayPLAN for the worst, and hope it never happens should be written in huge letters across the doorway to Yarra Ranges Council’s MECC…

By Kath GannawayTHERE are no demarcation lines when it comes to pitching in to rebuild Marysville. Two diverse groups, Alexandra Truck Ute and Rod Show…

By Kath GannawayLONG-GULLY Road is perhaps a 10 minute drive from one end to the other on a normal day. On Black Saturday it took…

YARRA Ranges Council, CFA, Victoria Police, DSE and Parks Victoria are presenting joint community fire preparation briefing sessions ahead of the fire season. December meetings…