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Students from Werribee learn about local ecology
Students from Werribee visited the Bluegum Reserve in Badger Creek to check out firsthand what they’d learnt in school. Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare has…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Yarra Ranges Councill is not joining national campaign to support people seeking asylum
The Yarra Ranges Council rejected the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR)’s invitation to join other local governments for the national campaign to support people…
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Misplaced blame and understanding the long history of Israel-Palestine
The Israel-Palestine war is one of long, complex history, with many forming varying viewpoints and debate over Australia’s approach to the conflict’s resolution. As the…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Police shot Yarra Junction man eight times to stop assault, a court has heard
It took police two taser rounds and eight gunshots to stop Yarra Junction man Justin Filardo from trying to kill his sister, a court has…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Councils continue to oppose implementation of glass only bin
The deadline for Victorian councils to introduce a kerbside glass recycling bin collection is looming in July 2027 but a vast majority of councils are…
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Community support in transition: HICCI adapts after federal funding loss
After serving the Yarra Valley community for 36 years, Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc. (HICCI) is navigating a period of significant change. The organisation, which…
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Chandon Australia’s 2018 Chandon Vintage Brut wins a gold medal
Yarra Valley-produced wines once again proved their quality in a national wine show. Chandon Australia and Giant Steps Wine brought gold medals back home, respectively,…
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Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed Open Day
As part of Men’s Shed Week from 8 to 13 September, the Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed will be hosting an Open Day on…