News
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Victorian Government extend $250 power saving bonus
Yarra Valley residents have more time to apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus payment as the government extends the support to help households doing…
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Bravery Medals awarded to courageous men
Just before Christmas in 2017, two childhood friends who grew up in Chum Creek were holidaying with their families when a fire broke out at…
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Victorians urged to hand in illegal guns
The Federal Government and Crime Stoppers have launched a campaign urging Victorians to hand in illegal firearms or report someone who possesses one. It’s phase…
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Healesville named on of Australia’s most ‘welcoming’ towns
Healesville has been named the sixth most welcoming town in Australia in the 2022 Traveller Review Awards. The town achieved the result through a calculation…
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Courageous act honoured with Bravery Medal
Two men born and bred in Healesville have been honoured with a Bravery Medal for rescuing a teenager from a burning cabin in Port Fairy…
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Edible flowers blossom in the Yarra Valley
Edible flowers are blooming into a popular choice for foodies as they start to seed their position as a strong ‘paddock to plate’ contender, being…
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150 years of the Shire of Lillydale to be celebrated
Yarra Valley residents are being invited to a celebration to mark 150 years of local government in the township of Lilydale. A number of community…
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Global challenges continue to impact Australian wine producers
Australian wine exports decreased significantly by 30 per cent in value to $2.03 billion and 17 per cent in volume to 619 million litres in…
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Parents asked to complete reusable nappy survey
Yarra Valley parents who use nappies are being asked to complete a survey about the possibility of a reusable nappy program. Yarra Ranges Council has…
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Federal Treasurer signals investment in Casey
During a visit to the Four Pillars Gin Distillery with Casey Liberal candidate Aaron Violi, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg signalled the Liberal Party “is deeply…
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Helping horticulture businesses have a safe harvest
Yarra Valley growers are being given the opportunity to refresh their knowledge on workplace health and safety as their harvest season moves into full swing.…
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Healesville Sanctuary to host pop up kids clinic
The State Government has announced a Covid-19 vaccination pop up clinic at Healesville Sanctuary for disadvantaged Victorian children. It’s one of nine locations across Melbourne…