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Impact of urban sprawl, importance of green wedge aired in new inquiry
Leading agriculture organisations in the Yarra Ranges have put forward a case for protecting the region’s food supply capacity and reducing the harms of the…
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Locally-made domestic violence video resonates nine years on
In 2015, Brendon Murphy created a video to raise the awareness of domestic violence with two more mates, Rick and Bill. It’s been nearly nine…
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Two-car collision in Coldstream
Two cars collided on Maroondah Highway, Coldstream at about 4.25pm on Wednesday 8 May. Coldstream CFA, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria responded to the callout.…
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Interest rates stay on hold as inflation fears fester
Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting in…
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Independent candidates set for fundraising support in Casey and Deakin
A community-driven push for independent candidates is set to be bolstered by further fundraising efforts from Climate 200, provided their values on climate change, political…
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First birthday party for Maroondah Dam Parkrun
Maroondah Dam Parkrun (MDP) is going to celebrate its first birthday on Saturday 25 May. The parkrun first commenced on 27 May 2023 and has…
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Jig and Jive for refugees
On Saturday May 11, the Healesville Senior Citizens club will be the hub for some ‘Brown Jug Polka’ and ‘Heel and toe’ jigging and jiving.…
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Local motel chosen by travellers
A Healesville-based accommodation has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2024. Yarra Gables has received the same award for…
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Planned burns scheduled in Yarra Valley
If weather and forest conditions are suitable, Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters will ignite the following planned burns in the Yarra Valley this week. Dixons…
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Yarra Valley Water’s new tool maps out climate change risks
Yarra Valley Water (YVW) has unveiled a new map-based tool to show the threat climate change may have on its infrastructure in the future on…
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Unlicensed bike rider caught
On Sunday 5 May, Healesville Police observed a 16year old male riding an electric motorcycle on the rear wheel only along Main Street, Maroondah Highway,…
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RACV call for Slow Down, Move Over laws to apply to other roadside crews
The RACV is putting pressure on the Victorian Government to match the moves of every other state in the country and change a road rule…
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