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Maroondah Dam has epic first Parkrun
Parkrun was a smash hit for the Yarra Valley community for its first event at Maroondah Dam on Saturday 27 May. 147 participants attended the…
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Opposition to Voice won’t effect Liberal party vote
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rejected that his party’s opposition to a constitutionally recognised Indigenous Voice to Parliament will affect the re-election chances of MPs…
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Man in hospital after home invasion
An alleged aggravated home invasion occurred in Healesville overnight that left a 47 year old male victim with serious injuries after they tried to defend…
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Six brigades needed to extinguish Chum Creek building fire
The combined firefighting force of the Healesville, Toolangi, Badger Creek, Yarra Glen, Dixons Creek and Coldstream brigades was required to battle a building blaze in…
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Healesville’s Celtic dance magician returns
Homegrown Healesville magician and dancer Anthony Street returned to his hometown this week to perform electric and dazzling live shows with his troupe in “Celtic…
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Fatal collision in Coldstream
A driver has died in hospital after a serious collision in Coldstream on Saturday 27 May around 1pm, involving three residents from Yarra Junction. Coldstream,…
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Vic Police advise to stay safe on the road
Victoria Police took to social media this week for national road trip day on 26 May and cautioned the public to be prepared and drive…
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Big weekend for the Healesville soccer
Healesville U8s Dragons won 3-2 at home against Berwick U8 Thunder. A great game with lots of teamwork and defending really well. At Berwick, the…
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Healthcare budget holds promise for next generation nurses
The state budget was handed down last week with the nursing and midwifery sector receiving a much needed bonus towards training and expanding the nursing…
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Deadline extended for Entrepreneur and Innovation Program
Yarra Ranges Council has extended the application deadline for their Entrepreneur and Innovation Program, so you now have until June 9 to apply. If you…
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Big business and property owners hit
The Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Budget release aims to pay off some of the state’s debt, with the introduction of a Covid Debt Repayment Plan. A…
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Social housing support announced in budget not expected to reach the Yarra Ranges, local service says
The Yarra Ranges is not expected to see the benefits of a funding boost to social housing announced in the recent state budget, a local…












