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Once in a ‘blue moon’
The saying “once in a blue moon” couldn’t be more relevant than in the past week, marking the end of a season. Locals have been…
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Solar power for hills pavilion
Community sporting clubs in the hills will save on energy, while having a resilient community hub in emergencies, thanks to a partnership with the Australian…
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Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban
Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations. The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria’s native…
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Lucky escape for family
A young family is fortunate to be safe and well after their vehicle caught fire while they were driving through Launching Place on August 29.…
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CFA plea after alarming numbers surface
Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas in ‘alarming’ numbers say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire, or would…
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Mental health training on offer for community members
Yarra Ranges Council and 12 community organisations are offering free Mental Health First Aid training for locals to provide vital support to those experiencing mental…
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Extension of sick pay coverage for casual workers
The Victorian Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carers pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the Victorian Sick…
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‘Legends’ deliver platinum performance
A little band that could have come home platinum after winning their division this month at a state level competition. The Legends band from Healesville…
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Referendum date for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is fixed on ’14 October’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed ‘14 October’ as a date for the referendum of Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Voice supporting politicians including Victorian Labor…
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Making the case for FOGO
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in many…
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Break down of Warburton Tree costs
A recent Council meeting on Tuesday 22 August saw a resident raise concerns over the costs to Yarra Ranges ratepayers for the entire process involved…
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Top honour for a darts legend
Forty years after winning multiple national and international titles, Seville East’s Andy Robinson has been inducted into the Darts Australia Hall of Fame. Attending the…
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