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Appeal for information on suspected corella poisoning at Springvale
The Conservation Regulator is appealing to the public for information on the suspected poisoning of approximately 150 corellas at Springvale South over the weekend. Staff…
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Firefighters on stair climb for cause
Healesville Fire Brigade volunteers will run up the 28 floors in September for a cause. The annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb (MFSC) will be held…
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Service gap a revolving door for women fleeing violence
Women and children escaping family violence are being “ping-ponged” between services, as support sectors try to manage inadequate resources and critical underfunding. In Victoria, family…
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Poisoned birds under investigation
A local wildlife health centre once again played a key role in the investigation of wild bird carcasses in Melbourne’s southeast suburb. About 400 corellas,…
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Yering Primary just one of hundreds to join Water Watchers program
Primary school students across the Melbourne’s north and east are learning about the importance of saving water, with Yarra Valley Water’s fast-growing Water Watchers education…
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Secure your plates: Number plate thefts surge
With number plate theft at record highs, Yarra Ranges residents are urged to fit anti-theft screws to their vehicles. Across the state, number plate thefts…
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Conflicting views in regards to local animal welfare organisation
Precede Animal Aid denied all allegations reported by the Herald Sun while whistleblowers shared their own experiences, adding claims related to the allegations. The Herald…
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Tragedy sparks driver review
Rule changes for elderly drivers are being considered after a car ploughed into pedestrians on a quiet suburban street, killing a woman and leaving a…
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Support for First Nations tourism
The Victorian Government has launched a new program to further support First Nation’s businesses in the tourism sector. Tourism, sport and major events acting minister…
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Healesville Traders light up for winter night event
Local businesses are set to turn up the winter warmth with Nocturne: Healesville After Dark, a twilight trading event on Friday 25 July. Organised by…
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Improved farm water calculator now available
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges will have an easier time managing their farm water supplies, after Agriculture Victoria’s online farm water calculator was upgraded to…
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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
The request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…