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Council secures government funding for Yarra Valley Trail
Council is pleased to announce the approval of $4.9 million in funding for the next stage of the Yarra Valley Trail (YVR). In mid February,…
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Extreme fire danger declared for central district
An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district. Much…
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Thank you Yarra Glen community
Kasey Day is a 10-year-old girl who was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in December 2021 and the Yarra Glen community has given her…
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Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Lats week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids or…
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Expanded eligibility for power outage payments
The Federal and the State Governments will continue to support Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer. The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged Power Outage…
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Maroondah Reservoir, source of water for Melburnians
Maroondah Reservoir in Healesville has played an important role in supplying water for Melburnians for almost a hundred years. The Maroondah water supply system, originally…
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Healesville Swimming Club is set to upgrade
Healesville Swimming Club (HSC) is excited to receive a $1000 grant as part of the Sporting Club Grants Program from the Victorian Government. The grant…
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Critically endangered frogs’ lifesaving return to mountain streams
A dwindling wild population of critically endangered amphibians, essential to the health of our natural waterways, is receiving a much-needed genetic boost in Victoria’s northeast.…
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Volunteer positions are open for local art enthusiasts
YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub Healesville is calling for locals to volunteer. Many volunteer roles are open to anyone who loves art, likes talking to…
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Making moves in gender equality through community grants
Grants have been awarded to two outer eastern organisations to help them in supporting and empowering women. Homelessness and foster care service Anchor received $10,000,…
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Remembering Healesville Tennis Club legend Rick Highett
The Healesville Tennis Club (HTC) community was grief-stricken when it lost one of the club’s legends Richard Frances Highett on Saturday 17 February. Rick’s family…
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Helping kids with maths adds up for parents and carers
Helping primary school children learn math at home can be a rewarding experience that lays a strong foundation for their future academic success. Parents play…
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