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Flu vaccine available at local community Immunisation Sessions
Community members wishing to receive their flu vaccination for 2023 are encouraged to register for one of Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming community immunisation sessions. Sessions…
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Autism Awareness Month acceptance
April’s Autism Awareness Month provides an opportunity to spread the message of accepting rather than wanting to change someone. Different Journeys executive officer Mel Spencer…
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Ibis causing a muck about town
The ibis bird — commonly known as the ‘bin chicken’ — of Queens Park and the surrounds of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre have caused a…
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Young motorcyclist intercepted by police
A young motorcyclist was intercepted by police on Saturday 9 April around 10am on the Maroondah Highway in Healesville. State highway patrol halted the 24…
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Healesville Bike Circuit a top notch spot
Healeville’s Queens Park is home to one of the best bike circuits around according to the Melbourne Playground website. Combining fun and education and fun…
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Vehicle incident over Easter weekend
Emergency services attended a vehicle incident on Saturday April 8 on Melba Highway in Yering. Paramedics were called to an accident in Yering at around…
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Language test scoop by Healesville Highschool
Healesville High School students competed online at the Education Perfect World Languages Championship this month where the school finished 10th in Japanese for Victoria, out…
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Supporting the Kids with Cancer Foundation at local plant fair and garden expo
A wonderful opportunity to support the Kids with Cancer Foundation at a local event is coming up. The Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and Garden…
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Yarra Ranges Junior Rangers descend this school holidays
Parks Victoria have the perfect opportunity for kids to explore this school holidays. The Junior Rangers program is on for primary school-aged children in a…
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Almost 9 in 10 child car restraints incorrectly fitted or used in Yarra Ranges Shire
Kidsafe Victoria have issued an urgent call for local parents and carers to regularly check that their child car restraints are correctly installed and adjusted…
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Rediscovery of the Leadbeater’s Possum commemorated
The annual Leadbeater’s Possum Rediscovery Picnic and Forest Amble was held on Sunday 2 April, commemorating the remarkable rediscovery of the species by Eric Wilkinson…
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Local Market at Healesville promises to be egg-cellent
The Local Market Healesville will fall on Easter Sunday 9 April from 9am to 2pm in Coronation Park on River Street. There will be a…