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Hands-on winemaking
By Monique EbringtonCHARCOAL and wine made for a perfect combination last Tuesday 30 June. Members of Charcoal Lane Restaurant, including young trainees and staff, visited…
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Shire expo to help with building new foundations
THE Shire of Yarra Ranges is hosting a Rebuild Regenerate Renew Expo to assist residents rebuilding after the February bushfires, and those considering renovations. The…
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Fire damages centre
By Kath GannawayA FIRE last week caused $500,000 damage to the visitor centre at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. The fire, which started at around 4.45pm…
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Refuges plan
By Kath GannawayANNOUNCEMENTS by the State Government last week support the reinstatement of defined fire refuges and fire sirens in some towns in consultation with…
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A backward step forward
By Kath GannawayIT WAS meant as a “welcome” sign to HEALESVILLE … but it seems someone wanted even those visitors leaving the town to get…
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Charlie’s flick makes the cut
By Monique EbringtonSHORT films bought big opportunities for aspiring directors at this year’s Show Us Your Shorts short film competition as part of the Warburton…
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Late surge by Emerald
By Bill KuysEMERALD headed to Yarra Glen in wet conditions for its second away game of the season. In the first quarter neither team gained…
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Keeping home fires burning
Angus Neppessen and Anna Rispoli-Yovanovic will be delivering firewood to Kinglake residents this Friday. 33026 By Monique EbringtonRESIDENTS from across the Valley can chip in…
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Historian with a great past
PEOPLE who knew Eric Tetlow – and there were many – were aware of his passion for everything historical. Since he and his wife, Jenny,…
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Where’s the water?
JUNE was dry according to both Warburton rainfall recorder Keith Thomas and his Healesville counterpart Alma Mitchell. In Warburton Mr Thomas recorded only 65.5mm, just…
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HACC cash row
By Tania MartinA CALL for extra cash for Home and Community Care (HACC) across the region has ended in a political stoush. It follows the…
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Healesville community banks on future
– Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE has taken the first steps towards establishing its own community-owned bank. A steering committee will be formed this week following two informal…