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Call for speed change

By Kath GannawayTHE DEATH of a 57-year-old Eumemmering truck driver on Wednesday has led to renewed calls for a reduction of the speed limit...

Brigades had baptism of fire

It was Sunday 8 January 1939. Forest Officer John Barling went to check on a fire, which had been burning for several days near...

Spirit of giving brings joy

AS WE tackle the challenges ahead in 2009, I just wanted to say how moved I was this past Christmas by the generosity of...

Holiday for summer skills

By Monique EbringtonTHE Yarra Valley Summer School of Music and Art brought in an eager collection of musicians, artists and performers of all ages...

Bravery, horror and resilience

By Kath GannawayBLACK Friday saw 4,932,000 acres of land burnt out, 71 people dead, 69 sawmills destroyed, towns razed to ash and an aftermath...

Pitch in for life

By Kath GannawayTHE Yarra Valley Life Education Van’s work with local school children has received a substantial donation from the Lions Club of Healesville. Lions...

Stay safe during the fire season

Spotlight on a smoke tree, an example of the abundance of flora in the Yarra Valley. Picture: Raylee BurnsBy Kath...

Saving our oldest building

Once divine, now dilapidated: Healesville’s oldest building.By Kath GannawayNEGOTIATIONS between the Shire of Yarra Ranges and VicTrack could be the key to providing a...

Cobras sign ‘ideal player’ from US

Quincy Henderson of Winona State University will step on to the court for Kilsyth Cobras this year.By Ben TurnerKILSYTH Cobras have pulled off a...

Shock closure of childcare

Samantha Kloet has her hands full as a full-time working mother. Her job got even tougher when she was told in December that her...

Higher learning

Angus Boyle (front) with Healesville High School principal George Perini, (back row, from left) Sergeant Tony Van Gorp, Gornroamin business owner Karen Picone and...

Crowds swing to music festival

Teresa Castley and Ray Chaber from The Wild Violets performing at the Moonlight Mountains Festival.By Monique EbringtonWARBURTON’S Moonlight Mountains Festival struck a chord with...

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Panasonic recalls power adaptor product

Panasonic Australia is recalling their corded power adaptor model PS06H50K1000AD which was supplied as part of these pet products: Panasonic Smart Pet Feeder - Model:...

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