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VEAC interim report recommends the linking of state forests and national parks

The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) has published an interim report on the state forests of the Central Highlands, finding that about 300,000 hectares...

Unusual January rainfall causes chaos across Yarra Ranges

Heavy rainfall lashed the Yarra Ranges causing unusual early January flash flooding of local streets, roads and floodplains. In some parts of the shire,...

Walk for peace at Healesville Labyrinth

A Walk for Reconciliation and Peace will be held on Friday 26 January at the Healesville Labyrinth, which is located at the Healesville Railway...

Yarra Ranges on the list for disaster assistance funding

Jointly funded disaster assistance has been activated for communities, including the Yarra Ranges, impacted by the Victorian floods and storms that commenced on 24...

Yarra Ranges Council onboard the new plan for Victoria

The Victorian Government has put the onus on councils across the state to help them deliver crucial housing stock where it’s needed as part...

Properties protected by conservation covenants now exempt from land tax

Trust for Nature is celebrating the start of 2024 and the arrival of land tax exemptions for properties protected by conservation covenants. From the start...

Severe weather a prompt reminder to shelter livestock

Livestock owners are reminded to ensure they provide adequate shelter for their livestock if there are severe weather events forecast over the remainder of...

Heavy rain causes chaos in the Yarra Ranges

Emergency services were put through their paces earlier this week as heavy rain lashed parts of Victoria, including the Yarra Ranges. A landslide on Mount...

VICSWIM Summer Kidz lessons still available in Healesville

With drowning rates increasing in recent year, families are encouraged to sign up their children for Aquatics Recreation Victoria's (ARV) VICSWIM Summer Kidz program,...

Sustainable forest products processing continues

A new era for hardwood timbers and Victoria’s forests began at the beginning of 2024 with the end to native timber harvesting but its...

Residual fire risk rises to 80 per cent in Port Phillip region

Victoria's Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2022-2023 was released on 20 December last year, detailing the efforts that went into bushfire management for the...

Recall of tealights sold at The Reject Shop

An array of different flameless LED tealight products sold at The Reject Shop stores across the country have been recalled. The battery compartment of the...

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Kids to hit the books for Premiers’ Reading Challenge

The Victorian Government is calling on all Victorian children and young people to explore, learn and enjoy the world through reading as they embark...