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Enticing picnic setting
By JODIE SYMONDS ENJOY spectacular views with sandwiches in hand while you sip a cold glass of lemonade at The National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda…
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Weekend of jazz, blues
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MARYSVILLE will become the home of jazz and blues for the first time in mid-October. The inaugural Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend…
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Hearts racing for carnival action
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS WHO needs the hassle of getting to Flemington on race day when you can enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the Yarra Valley…
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Time for extreme fun
By PETER DOUGLAS DON’T let the placid landscapes fool you, there is plenty of room for thrill-seekers in the Yarra Valley. Whether you’re blessed with…
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A place called intrepid
By KATH GANNAWAY QUITE sensibly, the Donna Buang Road between Healesville and Warburton (or Warburton and Healesville for more intrepid travellers) is closed during winter.…
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Glazed ash memorial
By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN a loved one passes away, one of the questions that comes up within the family is what to do next –…
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Festive July
By KATH GANNAWAY CHRISTMAS in December for visitors to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges is likely to be seafood and salad, great wines, and…
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Classics’ lasting appeal
By JESSE GRAHAM THE sound of classical music will fill halls across the Yarra Ranges through the coming months, with the council teaming up with…
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Natural attraction to sprouts
By PETER DOUGLAS FORGET about the Big Banana or the Big Pineapple, the Yarra Valley now has the Big Brussels Sprout. In front of an…
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Explore the wonders of Warburton
By LARISSA KUZEFF THE Yarra Valley’s sleepy town of Warburton is the ultimate destination for outdoor activities. If you’re keen to breathe in the fresh…
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No time to hibernate
By PETER DOUGLAS TIME to rug up and get ready for winter, ‘Tourist News’ readers. But don’t fret too much, the cooler months needn’t be…
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Pleasure on the palate
By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS IMAGINE it. Barista-made locally roasted coffee, a comfy couch, delicious vegetarian and vegan food at your fingertips plus the option to play…