News
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Major parties commit to energy packages
Neighbourhood batteries have been promised by the Labor party if its re-elected. Yarra Ranges, Knox and Cardinia LGAs would benefit from the government-owned energy. The…
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Healesville water the most delicious in Australia
Melbourne Water’s Cresswell water treatment plant in Healesville will have bragging rights for the next 12 months as the provider of Australia’s best drop. The…
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‘Cloud’ of uncertainty over cherry season start
The wild weather caused by the third edition of La Nina is causing concerns about the stocks of the popular Christmas fruit, with the cherry…
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Final orders handed down to VicForests
A legal battle between an environmental group and VicForests has ended after a court found the government-backed enterprise had failed to correctly survey for greater…
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Melba Highway reopened but residents, businesses upset over lack of communication
The community was relieved to hear on Tuesday 8 November the Melba Highway between Yarra Glen and Yering reopened after almost two weeks of closure…
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Anti-social summer behaviour a police target
A new police operation has commenced as police look to bolster their presence in popular tourism destinations to deter anti-social behaviour. From now until the…
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Be alert to suspicious scam behaviour
Australians are urged to learn ways to identify scams and take the time to check whether an offer or contact is genuine before you act…
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One Stop One Story Hub initiated by Yarra Valley Water celebrates one year
The One Stop One Story (OSOS) Hub is celebrating its one-year anniversary, having helped over 850 Australians in reducing the runaround of repeating the story…
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Unpaid carers urged to get ready for fire season
CFA and Carers Victoria are urging Victorians who provide unpaid or informal care, to use a bushfire module to keep everyone safe and prepared this…
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Beware of flesh-eating ulcer found in the state
The flesh-eating Buruli Ulcer is spreading geographically across Victoria through mosquitoes and possums and is no longer restricted to specific locations. It is not known…
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Free waste collection for flood affected residents
Yarra Ranges Council has signed on board to the government state-coordinated flood clean up program to aid in the removal of flood debris and waste…
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Yarra Glen RSL honours our veterans on Remembrance Day
In World War One more than 416,000 Australians volunteered for service and more than 60,000 were killed. After more than four years in battle, the…