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Flee fires early plea
By Kath GannawayRESIDENTS in fire-prone communities should plan to leave under days identified as potentially catastrophic fire risk days. Under announcements made over the weekend…
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Game and set for 120th bash
Alan and Beth Honeycombe, Taylor Stevens, Bryn James, Robert Cameron, Peter and Jan Brown and Healesville Tennis Club president Kathy Cameron, front, with a cake…
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Fire funds flow
By Kath GannawayTHERE was no doubting where the loyalties and appreciation of Ritchies IGA customers lay following Black Saturday. Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison said the…
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A water wonderland
By Kath GannawayTHE YARRA Valley is awash with … what is it again … oh yes … water! As the best September rains in nine…
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Upgrade welcomed
By Kath GannawayRESIDENTS of Romeo Road in Healesville have welcomed news a degraded section of Monda Avenue will be maintained ahead of the fire season.…
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Cold snapshot
By Monique EbringtonWARBURTON resident Don Willis spent his night lost in bush crouched under his camera tripod and umbrella. Mr Willis set out to take…
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Chimneys of hope
Peter Chandler says a qualified scaffolder is needed to continue the task of restoring two chimneys in Dixons Creek. By Monique EbringtonWHEN a dedicated group…
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Ray rolls out a good idea
Ray Donkin with the fencing wire spool which can make the task of re-fencing easier and quicker. By Kath GannawayWHEN a stranger asked Ray Donkin…
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Rape charges
A COMMITAL hearing date has been set for 22 February for two Healesville men charged in relation to rape and associated charges. The rape charges…
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Children on top
By Tania MartinTHE Shire of Yarra Ranges’ new community plan has highlighted farming, children, transport and affordable housing as key priorities for the future. The…
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Just surviving each day is still an ordeal
By Kath GannawayLEN SUND has nicknamed his property, “the dead centre of Marysville”. Their family home survived, but the Sunds are surrounded by cleared blocks.…
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Slash red tape
By Kath GannawayMARYSVILLE and Triangle Development Group (MATDG) members are calling for a total overhaul of the model put in place to rebuild the devastated…
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