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Off the beaten track
The Pirianda Gardens in Olinda are truly a hidden gem in the Dandenong Ranges. Off the beaten track, the smaller gardens boast an 11-hectare woodland,…
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A symphony of colour
As the seasons shift to autumn and winter, the Yarra Valley adopts shades of every colour, from its sunrises to its leaves. Woori Yallock resident…
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Athenaeum’s colourful past
The building known today as the Athenaeum Theatre has served the community for many major events, some of those being, roller skating, balls, movies, meetings,…
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Take on trail biking in the Yarra Ranges
For motorbike riders looking for tracks to take on in the coming months, look no further than the Yarra Ranges. Challenging weather may make tracks…
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Healesville Sanctuary wins Gold, twice!
Healesville Sanctuary recently won the Gold Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences at the Victorian Tourism Awards. The Victorian Tourism Awards, hosted…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Staying in the Yarra Ranges
There are multiple ways you can stay the night in the Yarra Ranges, from a traditional cottage to luxury retreats. Whether you are travelling with…
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Finding feathered friends
The lush forests in the Yarra Valley provides great homes for our feathered friends and great opportunities for budding birdwatchers. The Yarra Ranges area is…
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Get ready for Shedfest
Mark your calendars! Celebrate the arrival of spring by venturing to the Yarra Valley for a delightful weekend of wine tasting, live tunes, delectable treats,…
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Maroondah Reservoir, source of water for Melburnians
Maroondah Reservoir in Healesville has played an important role in supplying water for Melburnians for almost a hundred years. The Maroondah water supply system, originally…
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20th birthday of Healesville Organic Farmers Market
The Healesville Organic Farmers Market celebrated its 20th birthday this autumn. The market started at the Railway Station Precinct as a joint venture between Permaculture…
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Co-founder of local gin distillery honoured by being inducted into Gin Hall of Fame
Co-founder and head distiller of Healesville-based gin distillery Four Pillars Cameron Mackenzie was inducted into the Gin Hall of Fame in London by UK’s Gin…
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