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Commercial harvesting of kangaroos discussed at Yarra Ranges Council meeting
Yarra Ranges Council looks set to consider their forming an official stance on commercial kangaroo harvesting in the region going forward after a question at…
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Charges laid after stolen car found in Coldstream
Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the theft of a vehicle with a child inside in Dandenong on 24 July.…
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Three… ideas for Christmas in July
While Australian’s celebrate Christmas on 25 December, the yearly festivities held around 25 July are an added bonus of the Christmas spirit set in the…
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Alarming increase in gunshot-wounded kangaroos
Wildlife Victoria, which leads Victoria’s wildlife rescue service, has recorded an astonishing if unsurprising statistic about the suffering of our much-loved kangaroos. Wildlife Victoria is…
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Yarra Glen Primary School’s chicken coop broken into for second time
Yarra Glen Primary School students and staff had a worrying start to their week when they arrived to find the front entrance egged and their…
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Operation ‘Brew’ targets risk-taking drivers
State Highway Patrol has detected dozens of drug and alcohol affected drivers during a recent operation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Operation Brew was conducted over…
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Loose dogs rescued by play
A resident of Dixon’s Creek recently had an unexpected canine adventure become part of her day. Kristyn Preen was out getting hay for her cattle…
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Cost of living in Casey
Casey MP Aaron Violi was joined by Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Finance Jane Hume in the Casey electorate gauging how the cost of…
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Yarra Ranges showcasing local careers for young people
Attracting young people into the workforce has become somewhat of a task for employers given the current job market. But the mix and mingling of…
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Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed for National Tree Day Volunteers are needed to help plant 1300 groundcovers, shrubs and trees at Everard Park on National Tree Day on…
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Hephner the alpaca visits the Valley
If you were walking the main streets of Healeville on Thursday 20 July 20 you may have noticed a distinguished white alpaca on a stroll…
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Help shape Victoria’s biosecurity strategy
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges are invited on Victoria’s new Biosecurity Strategy to help strengthen the existing system against increased pest and disease risks. Biosecurity…