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Water Play – Pure Summer Bliss
By KATH GANNAWAY POOLS are great, and the beach is awesome on a hot day, but when you have littlies in tow, there’s nothing more…
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Fun and adventure the drawcard
By KATH GANNAWAY IF A playground is safe, clean and has equipment to suit different age and ability levels, it will tick most of the…
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Five reasons to visit Healesville
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM 1. Post Office Rocking Horse The rocking horse outside the post office in Main Street has entertained local kids and captivated visitors…
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Picturesque romance tucked in valley
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM TAKE a train ride through the Dandenongs, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by natural beauty or spend the day soaking up the…
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Glorious food for every palate
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM The diverse dining options around the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer something for every palate and preference. As demand grows for…
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Beer, beer glorious beer
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM AMONG the many gems of the Yarra Valley are the breweries, each bringing something special to the craft of beer and cider-making.…
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Spirited drive in a Ferrari
By MELISSA MEEHAN SMOOTH curves and winding turns, and that’s just the car. Driving through the Yarra Valley, onto the Black Spur a loud, bright…
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A great day of cruisin’
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH WHEN the sun comes out, so do the vintage cars. The warm weather provides the perfect conditions for a day trip through…
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On tranquil treasure trail
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM Marie Lumsden-Keys is a volunteer at the Warburton Tourist Infromation Centres. She shares her best of the hills… What’s the hills’ best…
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Antique has great value
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH PETER Allen’s catchy tune ’Everything old is new again’ is the perfect song to get you ready for a day of antique…
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Best deals at the end of the line
As visitors wander throughout Gembrook Market on a sunny Sunday morning, a myriad of interesting people and stalls await. Visitors can cast their eyes on…
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Blue hue for new wines
By KATH GANNAWAY THERE’S something especially refreshing about a fruit wine or chilled cider in summer. You might think that biting into a ripe, juicy…