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Claim machete bins cost the government $325,000 is false
WHAT WAS CLAIMED Victoria’s machete disposal bins cost $325,000 each. OUR VERDICT False. The calculation method for the bin costs is incorrect. The government says…
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Indoor Carpet Bowls at Badger Creek Hall
Expressions of interest: Come Along’N Try Either Sunday 14 or Sunday 21 September between 1pm and 3pm. Who: Anyone, all ages, families, works – enter…
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Melba Highway road closure cancelled
The Melba Highway will no longer be blocked off on Thursday 11 September. Police are encouraging people to drive safely, as staying safe on the…
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Melba Highway road closure
The Melba Highway will be blocked off between Yarra Glen and Coldstream on Thursday 11 September between 10.30am and approximately 11.30am. Motorists are advised to…
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From refugee to supporter
Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…
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Full throttle support for track
Motorcycling bodies across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Sanders Apple Farm as it takes the fight to continue holding motorcycle events to the…
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Kangaroo shooting in Dixons Creek shocks community
A grim act of wildlife cruelty has shocked local wildlife carers and residents in the Yarra Ranges. In Dixons Creek, a kangaroo was the subject…
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FIRST TIME KANGAROO DAD DOTES ON HIS JOEYS
Some fresh little faces are popping out of pouches this spring at Healesville Sanctuary, courtesy of new dad kangaroo Oscar. New breeding male and first…
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Two tragedies, one day
Two drivers lost their lives on Wednesday 3 September in what was a devastating day for the Yarra Ranges. In Sherbrooke at around 7.30am, emergency…
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Home care help boosted
Some respite for older Australians is incoming as the Australian Government works towards a new Support at Home program for older Australians, with 20,000 home…
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How Yarra Valley Water keeps water flowing using innovative ice technology
Yarra Valley Water has increasingly used “ice pigging” to clean its water mains, removing natural sediment that gathers in them over time. The method pushes…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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