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Road users urged to look out for one another
Victorian drivers and motorcyclists are being urged to look out for each other and share the roads safely, with the number of motorbikes on the…
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Fatal crash in Seville East
Emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Seville East on 1 October. Investigators believe a car driving on the Warburton Highway left…
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Have you seen Sophie in Healesville?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Wantirna woman Sophie. The 19-year-old was last seen at a medical facility on Cooper Street…
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Calling on candidates to make stroke awareness a priority
When Mount Evelyn resident Nicole Gallacher suffered a stroke in early 2019 during her 22nd week of pregnancy, her dad calling an ambulance for her…
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Melbourne Water stocks hit 25-year high
The third straight summer of predicted La Niña events has led to Melbourne Water’s advice to halt any desalinated water ordered by the Victorian Government…
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Permaculture Yarra Valley going strong for 30 years and counting
Over 80 Permaculture Yarra Valley (PYV) members gathered at the Sydney Halbish Hall in Don Valley to celebrate the fast-growing group’s 30th birthday. PYV was…
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Every step goes a long way for palliative care
Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is hosting its first ever fun run, Pound the Pavement, at Lillydale Lake on Sunday 9 October to support the in-home…
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Domestic Animal Management Plan opens for consultation
Key safety and environmental protections are key when managing local pets in the Yarra Ranges. Council touched on the issue when recently discussing their draft…
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Daylight savings begins this weekend
Yarra Valley residents are reminded to set their clocks this weekend with daylight savings returning for the season. From Sunday 2 October at 2am, clocks…
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Covid isolation no more
People with Covid-19 — outside of healthcare — will no longer be required to isolate themselves from 14 October, after a meeting of the National…
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Cash back for favourite meal and bands as the Victorian dining and entertainment scheme returns
The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program has returned allowing Yarra Valley residents to once again get money off the bill at their favourite restaurants, cafes,…
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New reforms will allow plastic bags to be recycled through household bins
Victorian households will be able to recycle everything from soft plastics to used pizza boxes in the coming years, as part of the Andrews Labor…