News
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Ukraine in focus in for Healesville Mini film festival
In a first for the Yarra Ranges Film Society (YRFS) this year’s Mini Film Festival will feature Ukrainian made films as a way to raise…
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New research shows impact of gambling across generations
A recent research study from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has highlighted the impact gambling harm has on children exposed to parents’ gambling, with EACH…
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Total Fire Ban on Saturday 18 March
A total fire ban has been declared within the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges for Saturday 18 March because of temperatures expected to reach the…
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Latest litter of Seeing Eye Dogs this Easter
Applications are now open in Melbourne for volunteers to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs.…
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Drug data reveals high use of party drugs in Victoria
The latest report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program commissioned by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has revealed Victoria ranked high among the…
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Late start to vintage this year
Wineries of the Healesville region have only just begun picking for vintage this year, placing extra pressure on the vineyards. Cool weather conditions over summer…
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Kangaroo leather scrapped by Nike and Puma
After years of campaigning from groups such as the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance, major global sports brands Puma and Nike have announced they are scrapping the…
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Almost 7000 traffic offences detected over Labour Day weekend
Victoria Police’s Operation Arid detected almost 7000 traffic offences as they ramped up their efforts to keep people safe on the roads last Labour Day…
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WHYLD’s Autumn minimarket coming up
The Autumn Harvest minimarket is coming up this Saturday March 18 from 10am to 3pm at the Don Valley Hall, Don Valley. The WHYLD stall…
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Writers and Rhythm rock a ladies ensemble at the Memo
The Writers and Rhythm community group presented an all women’s line up at the Memo on Friday 10 March. Catherine Nolan, the group coordinator is…
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Chum Creek Primary celebrates 125 years
The little school that could celebrated its 125th anniversary this past weekend, with much enjoyment from the school’s current and former staff, students and families…
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Historic Gulf Station announces welcome addition of weekend days for public acess
Volunteers are hard at work at the National Trust site Gulf Station in Yarra Glen, ahead of the heritage site extending weekend hours once a…