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VicForests, Warburton Environment case reaches conclusion
The Warburton Environment (WE) group’s successful protection of the endangered species, the Tree Geebung, in a Supreme Court case against State Government logging agency VicForests…
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Wandin Silvan Field Days opens up opportunity for agribusiness
Despite drizzly conditions, Wandin Silvan Field Days packed out the Wandin East Recreation Reserve for the 2023 edition of the event. Held on Friday 13…
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New fencing in Reefton and McMahons Creek prompts questions
A newly constructed fence in Reefton and McMahons Creek has created concerns for local residents. The new fence was installed by Melbourne Water with separate…
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Streamlining the process for small second homes
As part of last month’s Victorian Housing Statement, the Victorian Government has scrapped the requirement for planning permits to build small second homes, be they…
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What’s behind the vote?
The votes are in and a decision has been made on the first Australian referendum since 1999. Despite The Voice referendum returning an overall ‘No’…
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Health of Yarra Ranges businesses falls, new data reveals
The Yarra Ranges has dropped in its ranking of business surety according to the latest data from CreditorWatch. Over the three month period from June…
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Cire students find power in pampering women
A group of students from Cire Community School’s Lilydale campus have been making a big impact in women’s lives through the power of beauty. As…
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Eastern Golf Club destroyed in ‘heartbreaking’ inferno
The Eastern Golf Club in Yering lays in ruins after a fire ripped through the building on Monday 16 October. The blaze was so significant…
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Fatal collision in Christmas Hills
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Christmas Hills happened in the morning on Friday 20 October. It is understood a male motorcycle rider was…
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Badger Creek Community Garage Sale
Badger Creek Hall is encouraging locals to sell off their pre-loved treasures. The event will be held from 9am to 1pm on Saturday 11 November…
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Eltham-Yarra Glen Road closure
The Eltham-Yarra Glen Road is closed in both directions near Skyline Road. Diversions are in place and police are directing traffic on the scene and…
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Victoria’s Electric vehicle tax thrown out by High Court
The Australian High Court has ruled Victoria’s electric vehicle (EV) tax is ‘unconstitutional’ in what has been noted as a landmark decision. EV drivers Chris…












