Opinion
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Protecting the unique environment of the Yarra Ranges
As Mayor of the Yarra Ranges, and as a custodian of a beautiful piece of the Upper Yarra, I’m pleased that Council has released its…
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Walden Hut: hub of nature and ideas
In the years 1903-1907 ‘Walden Hut’, adjacent to the Olinda Creek Reserve in Swansea Road on the border of Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Mt Evelyn was…
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Why Healesville “lost” its railway
The last steam locomotive pulled out of Healesville on 28 October 1957; its replacement, a 153 horsepower Walker railcar, made its final journey in December…
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A pain in the back (literally!)
Tackling the beast of back pain in a short article is going to be no easy task. Back pain is complicated, common, debilitating and often…
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Data shows top three legal matters people seek free support for
According to Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), the top three legal problems experienced in the Yarra Ranges in 2021-2022 were Family Violence Intervention Orders, Parenting…
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CARTOON: Powers Out
As thousands of Yarra Ranges homes were without power, Danny Zemp thought maybe we were overdue!
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What’s Behind a Name?
Recently a visitor to the Old Lilydale Court House commented on how he loved reading Sandy Ross’ publication What’s Behind the Name? The history of…
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Let storm residents rebuild
Our community recently marked the anniversary of the 9 June 2021 storms that ravaged townships right across the Yarra Ranges. Floods in Yarra Glen and…
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CARTOON: Winter at the pub
With the cooler temperatures, cartoonist Danny Zemp has been noticing an increased desire from pub going patrons to be by a fire.
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Charm within the cookie-cutter machine
Thor: Love and Thunder Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale Rated M 3.5/5 Thor: Love and Thunder is another fun and moving comic…
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Boosting immunity this winter
Now is the time to prioritise your immune system. It’s good to keep warm, get adequate rest and stay well hydrated but what if we’re…
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CARTOON: Bird attack
Last week journalist Tyler Wright brought the region a story on cockatoos destroying homes. This translated to cartoonist Danny Zemp’s inspiration for his cartoon this…
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