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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…
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Agriculture Victoria warns pastures may need more care after wet recent months
Agriculture Victoria is warning farmers that pastures affected by flooding and severe waterlogging such as those in the Yarra Ranges, will need some extra care…
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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…