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Marketing a tradition
By KATH GANNAWAY THERE’S nothing new about markets. They have been around for as long as people have needed to eat, drink and dress. Places…
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A day just isn’t enough
By KATH GANNAWAY ONE day is just not enough to discover the amazing wealth of artistic endeavour and talent in the hills. That’s why, for…
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And coffee for all
BY JODIE SYMONDS THERE’S nothing quite like taking that first sip of a hot cup of coffee. Whether you need your caffeine fix in the…
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History more than a facade
By KATH GANNAWAY HEALESVILLE began as a stopping place for prospective miners en route to the goldfield of Matlock, Jericho and Woods Point. These days…
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Can’t beat Easter eggs in the hills
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM EASTER is a great opportunity to take some time out, and what better way to spend the day than exploring the valley.…
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One for the thrill-seekers
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THRILL-SEEKERS rejoice! The Yarra Valley is bursting with activities that will get your heart racing and camera clicking. Take a look at…
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Best of both worlds
AUTUMN combines the best of both summer and winter – an ideal time to explore the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. This first edition of…
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The local treasures
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM What’s Healesville’s best hidden treasure? I can’t go past the wineries. With so many, there’s something to suit everyone and a visit…
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Cooler times, hotter interest
By KATH GANNAWAY THE lower temperatures of autumn and winter pave the way for festivals that celebrate some of the cooler aspects of living in…
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Some perfect pillow-stops
By KATH GANNAWAY SO … what’s ’the vibe’ around town on accommodation? In Marysville the big news when it comes to putting your suitcases down…
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Behind the scenes visit
By KATH GANNAWAY THE view that most people get of the Warramate Hills is as they travel between Woori Yallock and Healesville (or vice-versa) along…
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Colour me Autumn
By KATH GANNAWAY THE heat’s off and it’s time to get out into the countryside again to explore gardens. Autumn in the Yarra Valley, Dandenong…