News
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Residents called to brace for heavy storm
A severe thunderstorm moving east from Melbourne is set to hit today, with heavy rainfall likely to result in flash flooding expected. The Bureau of…
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Truck Turnover early morning in Healesville
A truck carrying a large trailer load of lumber overturned and collided with a road safety barrier as it pulled onto Maroondah Highway from Koo-Wee…
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Further reports of Queensland Fruit Fly in Yarra Glen, Gruyere, and Kinglake
Queensland fruit fly (QFF) has been detected in surveillance traps in Kinglake, Gruyere, Wandin North and Yarra Glen since Tuesday 14 March. This recent development…
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Yarra Ranges Regional Museum celebrates its creative culture
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum has opened its latest exhibition ‘Taking the Time: handmade objects from the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum’ collection, which is on display…
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ECOSS’ Ecotopia enjoyed by all
Once again Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ecotopia was a success with many flocking to the event for a night of fun on Friday 17 March. The…
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Powerful start to renewable energy in Christmas Hills
The Winneke Treatment Plant in Christmas Hills has finished construction on a new solar farm. The project aims to assist Victoria in its net-zero emissions…
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The Emerald Series a new gem for Healesville
The Healesville Greyhound Racing Association was the centrepiece of outstanding greyhound racing and generous fundraising for the inaugural running of the Sportsbet The Emerald event,…
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Dogs make a splash at the Healesville Outdoor Pool
The Healesville outdoor swimming pool has held a “Dog Day” for the last day of summer swimming. On Monday 13 March, residents were invited to…
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Casey MP says mobile coverage funding ’blatantly political,’ after electorate misses out
Casey MP Aaron Violi has condemned the latest round of federal telecommunications funding as “blatantly political” pork barreling, while the federal government has instead argued…
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Refreshing energy fueling the Healesville footy team this season
The Healesville football club has been training with new senior coach Ryan Webster and he is excited for the 2023 season. Webster was appointed last…
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Upcoming planned burns by CFA
With the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley being high bushfire-risk areas, CFA is taking the opportunity provided by favourable weather conditions to conduct planned burns…
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Water training pays off for Yering Primary School students
Two Yering Primary School students took the opportunity to compete in some inter-school kayaking on the Yarra River last week. Grade 5 student Zoey and…