News
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Diamond anniversary for the Viggers
It’s not very often a couple reaches their 60th wedding anniversary, but when the milestone arrives it sure proves time for a wonderful celebration of…
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Period poverty prevalent as cost of living rises
As the rising cost of living continues to hurt the hip pockets of Victorians, many families are choosing to go without items to get through…
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Yarra Ranges Council releases draft biodiversity plan
Yarra Ranges Council has released a draft plan that will look to implement protective measures for the region’s biodiversity. The draft Yarra Ranges Nature Plan;…
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Community emergency response group recognised for its strengths
The Community Based Bushfire Management project has been recognised at the 2022 Resilient Australia Awards. The project has received the EMV Resilient Australia Award in…
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Family day care educator and coordinator recognised for their dedication
Foundations Family Day Care is celebrating the success of one of its educators and coordinator in recent awards for the sector. Healesville educator Julie Parker…
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Rubbish cleared in Hoddles Creek
The clearing of a large pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Hoddles Creek, containing a fridge, couch, chairs and plastics has finally happened after being…
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Horse welfare concerns cleared by police
Police have been alerted to reports of a drowned horse in Yarra Glen however, officers have confirmed the animal subsequently died from old age several…
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Parliament hands down Landmark Treaty decision
Ministers have voted to appoint an independent Indigenous umpire as part of Victoria’s journey towards Treaty, in an historic moment occurred in the Victorian Parliament…
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Petition launched urging government to cease all native logging
A petition has been formed to present to the Victorian Parliament to cease all levels of logging of native and public forests. The petitioners have…
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Fatal collision on Melba Highway
Police investigated a fatal collision in Glenburn on the evening of Friday 19 August. It is understood two cars collided at the intersection of Melba…
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Second flood warning for Yarra Ranges
Following an initial warning last Thursday 18 August, a second minor flood warning has been issued for Millgrove through to Coldstream. The level of the…
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Equitable access to sports facilities required by 2024
From July 2024, the Victorian State Government’s new Fair Access Policy Roadmap will require local councils to ensure equitable access to sporting facilities for people…