News
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Honouring the life and legacy of Fredy Kocher
It is with great sadness that Yarra Valley Arts (YVR) share the news of the sudden passing of Fredy Kocher on Sunday 1 June. Fredy…
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Funding will be supplied to support long term fruit fly management plans
The Star Mail has received confirmation that some funding will be forthcoming to help grassroots efforts to prevent the spread of the Queensland Fruit Fly…
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Healesville Green Street public toilets close for one day
The public toilets in Green Street, Healesville will be closed between 8am and 4pm on Thursday 26 June, due to urgent works. The works will…
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Oakridge’s pinot noir represents Yarra Valley wine at Parliament House
Oakridge Wines competed against other Victorian wineries for the prestigious Premier’s Trophy but fell short of the award. The Victorian Parliament House was crowded with…
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Car into a paddock on Melba Highway
Another car accident occurred at the trouble spot on Melba Highway, outside Yering Station Winery. Victoria Police confirmed a car drove into a paddock fence…
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Monday night surge runs paramedics and hospitals ragged
Demand for emergency care spiked on Monday 23 June, with both ambulance and hospital services under the pump. The Herald Sun reported that 25 ambulance…
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Healesville-Yarra Glen Uniting Church looking for treated pine sleepers
Treated pine sleepers have been stolen from a retaining wall at the Healesville-Yarra Glen Uniting Church. On Sunday morning, 22 June, the church members discovered…
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Extreme winds to ravage the state for the rest of today
A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds forecast to impact the large parts of the state throughout the remainder of 24 June.…
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ACCC backs need for local journalism
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it as…
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Fruit Fly Strategy ends in days
The Victorian Government’s Fruit Fly Strategy 2021 to 2025 is expiring at the end of the month, leaving the onus on local growers, from large…
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Mountain Views minor works update
Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in Healesville and surrounds? The majority of the works the council completes are minor works,…
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Bushfire Impact Mitigation Plan in central to reduce bushfire risks in Healesville and surrounding towns
Yarra Ranges Council recently announced the successful completion of its Place-Based Resilience Planning Project which was done in partnership with four local communities. Healesville was…