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Fire views hot up
By Kath GannawayBUXTON resident Ray Donkin spoke out against the policy of moving away from identified fire refuge areas when he presented his view on…
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Growers rally for grape festival
Lex de Man, CFA general manager Yarra Area presented certificates of appreciation last week to members of the Yarra Valley Winegrowers By Kath Gannaway LYNNE…
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Rising to occasion
By Monique EbringtonYARRA Junction pastry chef Camilla Williams had a taste of success when she was recently named dux of her TAFE course. Mrs Williams…
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Burning off rules apply
By Kath GannawayTHE CFA declared fire danger period ends at 1am on Monday 20 April – and the Shire of Yarra Ranges’ regulations again take…
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Magnanimous mite for kids
Rebecca Stevens surprised even herself with the number of coins that fitted into her little red money box. By Kath GannawayREBECCA Stevens of Healesville was…
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Fishing for some family fun?
By Monique EbringtonGET hooked on fishing at the free Family Fishing Festival at the Eildon Pondage on Saturday 18 April. The pondage has been stocked…
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Stories shared at CFA open day
By Kath GannawayHEALESVILLE Fire Brigade saw no reason to cancel its planned open day on Sunday 5 April. Despite a torrid fire season, brigade captain…
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Water wheel after currency
Warburton Water Wheel and Information Centre volunteer Peter Dalglish adds to the events noticeboard that community groups and event organisers should be taking advantage of.…
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Rise to Heat Wave
By Kath Gannaway LOCAL band Ewan Cloonan Union will strike a poignant note at the Rise Bushfire Relief Benefit Concert when they dedicate their newest…
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No time to fight
Eddie and Dulcie Burr at Sheepstation Creek Reserve where they spent many happy, busy days over the years. By Kath GannawayWOORI Yallock couple Eddie and…
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Circus champ comes home
By Kath Gannaway“HAVEN’T I seen you before somewhere” isn’t just a line people use to get to know Perry Bros. Circus performer Miss Xena. “I…
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Quilt cash for charity
By Monique EbringtonQUILTERS and stitchers head to Warratina Lavender Farm in May for their Patchwork Quilt Exhibition. Farm owner Annemarie Manders said her interest in…
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