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Carving it up at the new Coldstream Station Pump Track
The Coldstream Station Pump Track opened up on Tuesday 20 December 2022 and has been a hit with families over the holiday period. The just…
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Primary care centre to open at Maroondah Hospital to reduce ED pressure
A priority primary care centre (PPCC) will soon be opening at Maroondah Hospital to give a free alternative to visiting an emergency department (ED). Premier…
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Changes made to PBS to ease cost of living
The cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) have been reduced by 30 per cent for the first time in 75 years to…
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Submit your application now for the local history grants program
Applications for the Local History Grants Program are now open, with up to $15,000 available for organisations that preserve, record or share Victoria’s history. The…
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Toastmasters announces area director of the year award
Toastmasters International strives for excellence, respect, service and integrity. All forms of leadership have these qualities, from club, area, division to district. Every now and…
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Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…
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Native garden hidden among the trees
Hidden off the beaten track in Kalorama and tucked away among the trees, with a casual view out over the valley, is an exploration of…
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Be wary of what lurks beneath the water when swimming in rivers
The Yarra River through Warburton, the Pound Bend Reserve in Warrandyte and Laughing Waters Swimming Hole in Eltham are all popular nearby spots for a…
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Sharp dive in kids knowing how to swim
According to a new survey conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), almost half (47 per cent) of children missed out on swimming lessons and…
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A rainy day timetable in the Yarra Ranges
With the weather forecast for summer not looking typical of Australia’s scorching sunshine and glorious warmth, here’s how to spend a day exploring the region…
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Wine and dine in the valley
When the air starts to cool and the crisp frosts move in, its the perfect time to sit down and enjoy a nice extended lunch…
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Hundreds of quilting hugs sent every year from Hoddles Creek
For a small group of Yarra Ranges sewers based in Hoddles Creek, they have one simple mission – to give a fabric hug to those…
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