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Healesville Fire Safety Information Session
INFORMATION SESSION On Monday November 10, the Healesville CFA is hosting a bushfire information session. The Fire Safety Essentials session will take place at the…
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Expressions of interest open to revive Gruyere Primary School
Consultation is ongoing within the Gruyere community to see the town’s local school up and running again. The Department of Education held drop-in sessions for…
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Over 6600 offences detected by Operation Furlong
More than 6600 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Furlong over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. The statewide road policing operation saw police…
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Yarra Ranges Christmas Window competition open for entries
Businesses across the Yarra Ranges are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their storefronts, as part of Council’s annual Christmas Window…
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Local vigneron Peter Preuss surveys agribusiness on kangaroo control
Woori Yallock resident and vigneron Peter Preuss is continuing to take on kangaroo control concerns, recently conducting a survey to try and find out whether…
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Mr Monopoly gets a taste of the Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley’s very own Monopoly board just dropped on 5 November featuring beloved local businesses, iconic tourist attractions and hidden local gems. Monopoly Yarra Valley…
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Study franks media’s vital role
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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Ferrari driver caught speeding along Maroondah Highway
A Ferrari driver had his car seized on Sunday 2 October for doing 47 km/h over the limit on Maroondah Highway. The 68-year-old was caught…
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Illegal e-bike riders investigated by police
Healesville Police are appealing for public information amid a growing trend of youths dangerously riding illegally modified e-bikes. There have been several near misses with…
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Vietnam vets share stories
Historian Anthony McAleer OAM has been documenting the history of the Shire of Lillydale and its Military Heritage for many years, and he’s now reached…
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Council passes new community funding package
The Yarra Ranges Council has announced $150,000 worth of new community funding in its 2025-26 budget. Tuesday’s council meeting saw the motion passed unanimously with…
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Explore the best of springtime in the Valley
The Yarra Valley in springtime comes alive and what better way to spend a weekend than exploring two incredibly different gardens. The joint opening of…












