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Community members plead for transport services to stay
Yarra Ranges Council deliberated on proposed changes to their Healthy Ageing Services at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting with an initial view to step…
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Riverfest brings it
Yarra Valley has played part host to the first-ever Birrarung Riverfest this year, celebrating the Yarra River from 24 September (World River’s Day) to 22…
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Rise in lithium-ion battery fires a reminder to store and use safely and check insurance policies
With the recent fire at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering revealed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries charging in the storage area for…
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Dinner at Darron’s celebrates 18 years
Dinner at Darron’s celebrated its 18th anniversary on Tuesday 17 October. Dinner at Darron’s was the brainchild of Marilyn King who thought the community needed…
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New equipment to save locals and firefighters
Yarra Glen Fire Brigade has prepared for bushfire season with new equipment. The brigade purchased three new thermal imaging cameras through the Stronger Communities Program.…
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Friendly Rivalry
Saturday was the start of the 2023/24 Pennant Season with Healesville Bowling Club’s first match being against their old rival Warburton at Warburton. Over the…
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Forest Fire Management Victoria bolstered ahead of potentially fiery summer
Fire season draws nearer with each passing day, but for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) the preparation for the next fire season starts as soon…
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‘Disrespectful’ vandals target Welcome to Healesville sign
Healesville resident Maria Konecsny was shocked when she saw a message from one of her private messenger group mates saying the ‘welcome to Healesville’ sign…
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‘Changes everything:’ Insurance costs posing challenge for Australians
After two of Rose Ryan-Jones’ friends lost their homes due to fire in the space of 12 months, she decided to check her insurance policy.…
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Help track Pygmy Possum food source as they wake from hibernation
Spring has sprung, which means Healesville Sanctuary’s critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums are waking from their winter slumber with big appetites. These precious possums are Australia’s…
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A new shelter for Animal Aid
Animal Aid’s new space will finally unveil its face to locals on Sunday 29 October. The state-of-the-art facility has 54 kennels for animals without a…
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt across Melbourne in the early hours of Sunday 22 October. The quake’s epicentre was near Colac, and shook the…