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Snakes spotted as September sun sparks sighting season
A string of warm, sunny days at the start of September has seen snakes come out in droves earlier than usual. Snakes were being spotted…
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Facing housing issues head on
A target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade has been set as part of the State Government’s major shakeup of the planning system.…
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Bureau of Meteorolgy officially declare El Niño across Australia
El Niño has officially been announced as underway across Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, with locals being warned to be prepared. The announcement officially…
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Learn more to avoid online scams
Seniors are welcome to attend free digital literacy seminars every Monday in Badger Creek. 17 sessions are sponsored by the Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative.…
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Quick action saves house
Family occupants of a brick dwelling in Yarra Glen have dodged a whole house fire event after quick action from the occupants and local fire…
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Work together for the platypus
What lies on the horizon for the much-loved Australian platypus was chewed over by experts recently in a national conference held in Healesville from 29…
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Perfect day for water play
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopened in beautiful spring sunshine on Friday 15 September much to the fanfare of a number of families…
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Planned burn in Toolangi today
Forest Fire Management Victoria is carrying out a planned burn on Glenwood Track in Toolangi on Monday 18 September 16 hectares is slated to burnt…
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Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival returning in 2024
The Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival is set to make a triumphant return in January 2024, nine years since its inception in 2015. The event is…
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Firies proud of stair climb
Brigades in the Yarra Valley have completed another successful fundraising effort for the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (MFSC). Held on 2 September, the annual event…
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Woorilla Words
Donne has always been one of my favourite poets. For someone who lived in the late 16th and early 17th century his poetry still speaks…
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Junior volunteers get a taste of firefighting
A group of aspiring young firefighters are putting in the time to learn new skills and understand the vital role of our local brigades all…
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