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Ash Wednesday memorial held in Cockatoo
Firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities during the horrific events of the Ash Wednesday bushfires 40 years ago have been honoured in…
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Volunteering again helped in firefighters recovery after Black Saturday fires
Healesville Fire Brigade 5th Lieutenant Cliff Overton saw first hand the devastation and tragic scenes of the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. At the time…
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“I got to the stage where I stopped counting what was on fire and what wasn’t” – looking back on Black Saturday
Although time goes by the memory of Black Saturday is still etched into the minds of many locals who witnessed the tragic events unfold. More…
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Wandin family joins fun run to support hospital who helped young Donnie
Grateful every day to see the big smile of six-month-old Donnie, the Healy family from Wandin is preparing to Run For The Kids to support…
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Rural road trauma surges
An urgent warning to regional motorists has been delivered as the state continues to see a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this…
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Record high demand once again for paramedics
Ambulance Victoria has recorded yet another high demand for services across the state, putting pressure on the system and staff. Paramedics have responded to more…
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Pictures say 1000 words : Black Saturday 14 years on
Photographer Rob Carew was in the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day…
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Yarra Valley ranked number five in top global destinations
The Yarra Valley has topped the charts as a high class tourism destination being ranked as number five in the top one hundred most loved…
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Get hooked on these fishing safety tips
With the sun out and water glimmering, it is a great time to go fishing, but it is important to do so safely. Fishing from…
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Push for working holiday makers to join the tourism workforce
Yarra Ranges Council is a part of calls for the State Government to advocate for more flexible opportunities for working holiday makers to support the…
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Get a whiff of this! Nose-turning spices for Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos
Zoo keepers are spicing things up for Healesville Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos by introducing floral, musky, sweet and pungent odours to their habitat. A selection of spices…
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RBA raises cash rate, expects further increases
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for the ninth consecutive month, raising it by 25 basis points up to 3.35…