News
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Heritage listed tree destroyed by vandals
Parks Victoria is investigating the illegal felling and vandalism of a heritage listed Cork Oak (Quercus suber) tree at the Fernshaw Picnic Ground on the…
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Lucky driver escapes car before it sets alight
Healesille Fire Brigade attended a drastic care fire at Everard Park on Friday 5 August at 2.56pm. Upon arrival, crews discovered a BMW vehicle fully…
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Innovative arts, mental health festival coming to the Yarra Ranges
A creative festival is aiming to open up the conversation about mental health this spring, with the Yarra Ranges to become host to numerous events.…
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Yarra Glen artist award finalist for calming water colour works
Yarra Glen artist Jay Young has been chosen as a finalist in the 2022 Ausmumpreneur awards, which is a nation wide network that’s passionate about…
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Electric Vehicle Show & Shine coming up for Healesville
An Electric Vehicle Show & Shine will be held for the first time in Healesville next Saturday August 13, marking the launch of the Yarra…
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Yarra Ranges pop-up vaccination clinics
EACH Covid-19 vaccination clinics will be held at various libraries around the Yarra Ranges in August. The clinics will operate from: Mooroolbark Library, 9 August…
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Amendment bringing in tougher penalties for protesters in timber zones passes
An amendment introduced by the State Government to the Sustainable Forests Timber Bill has passed on Thursday 4 August, aiming to ensure stronger penalties are…
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Grow your mullet for mental health
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged to grow their luscious locks in preparation for Mullets for Mental Health’s return next month. The Black Dog Institute…
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Virtual care to support triple zero calls
To reduce the demand on ambulance call outs, a new initiative aims to better connect and coordinate Triple Zero calls for older Victorians living in…
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Community minded group driven by the trading of skills
The trading of time and skills has often been a format that has played out for what can be assumed centuries but it’s something that…
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Local Landcare network announced as national award finalist
Northern Yarra Landcare Network (NYLN) has been recognised as the Victorian finalist for the Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award that will be presented later…
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Beer tax hike could see pint costs jump
Beer lovers and the hospitality industry will be feeling the pinch with the beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August. The announcement was made…