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Acting storms onto a new stage
STORMING is storming ahead with a new timetable of workshops scheduled to provide opportunities for more people to become involved in public performances. The workshops…
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Movie just right for the family
HANNAH Montana – the movie – is coming to Healesville on Sunday, 30 August. The Shire of Yarra Ranges is hosting the free movie day…
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Township needs help
THE Yarra Glen and District Township Group is calling on local residents for support as they prepare to launch into another year. As the group,…
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Going green for Australia
By Kath GannawayGOLDEN wattles along the bank of the Yarra River provided a stunning backdrop for a day of cultural and environmental activities for Healesville…
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RSL in the pink
HEALESVILLE RSL will welcome the Very Special Kids’ big Pink Pig back to Healesville in September. It is the fourth year Healesville RSL management and…
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Tribute to Vietnam veterans
By Kath GannawayA WORLD War II digger in his nineties, and brothers aged two and three, were among members of the public who braved gale-force…
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Passengers in capable hands of experience
By Kath GannawayJIM Linton loves driving. He’s been behind the wheel for 55 years and has never had an accident. It’s an impressive record, but…
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Burns spark interest
By Monique EbringtonTHE Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) will be holding meetings in August to identify when and where planned burns will be and…
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Pokies lock-out
By Kath GannawayTHE owners of the Terminus Hotel and Sanctuary House Hotel in Healesville have accused Yarra Ranges Council of discrimination over proposed changes to…
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Reward for effort
RE: William Barak’s ‘Corroboree’. I was dismayed to read, in your excellent article (Mail, 28 July), that this beautiful drawing had been sold for the…
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Award for fire cops
By Kath GannawayEASTERN Ranges police and community members were last week recognised by Victoria Police for their response to the February bushfires. Officers stationed at…
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Victims’ critical time
By Kath GannawaySIX months on, as those directly affected by the flames of Black Saturday reach a critical stage in their journey of recovery, others…