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Helping helmeted
By Monique EbringtonThe celebrations were launched by Regional Manager of Parks Victoria Chris McCormack and Member for Monbulk James Merlino, with a traditional welcome to…
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Smell still causing a stink
COLDSTREAM residents have been put on hold again as the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) continues to deliberate on matters that will determine the…
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Follow the sun
By Monique EbringtonUPPER Yarra residents have combined to create the valley’s first solar community. The first panels were installed this month, with the solar community…
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Life of child caring
By Kath GannawayBETTY Chalmers celebrated her 90th birthday in Yarra Glen earlier this month. More than 80 people, family and friends, attended the party for…
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Fest of the Glen
By Kath GannawayFREE entry and loads of free activities and entertainment make the Yarra Glen Festival a truly family-friendly event. The festival, incorporating the National…
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Hidden talents back in the open
MARY Carroll says she cried for a week after the Marysville fires destroyed the beautiful items she had lovingly created. Ms Carroll and about 50…
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Schoolboy on the front line
WHEN Adam Powell returned to Yarra Glen fire station sometime during the night of Saturday 7 February, he showed why at just 16 he was…
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No doc drought
By Kath GannawayIS THERE a doctor in the house? There is now! Three in fact, at Cameron House (medical centre) in Yarra Glen. Yarra Glen…
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Star student merits award
Hoddles Creek Primary School student Rachael, with Hoddles the Wombat, was the recipient of the school’s first Hoddles Idol Award. 31207 HODDLES Creek Primary School…
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From trash to treasured cows
ROTARY Club of Healesville members are turning trash into treasure in aid of a Ugandan community. The club is holding a Car Boot Sale on…
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Schools find Sanctuary
Middle Kinglake Primary School Students William-Dale, Molly and (front) Tishara, Daniel, Nathan, Kelsey and Healesville Sanctuary’s Education Officer Hilary Tabrett get up close and personal…
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Fires class action
By Kath GannawayAS THE Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission continues in Melbourne, a class action in relation to the Kilmore East-Kinglake fires has been lodged with…