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Extreme heat warning issued for Australia Day
Vic Emergency has issued an extreme heat warning as of 8.18am 26 January, predicting the temperature to reach a scorching 35 degrees for Australia Day.…
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Ambulance Victoria volunteer honoured with Australia Day medal
When Ian Dunell moved to Kinglake and the opportunity arose to join a volunteer Ambulance Victoria response unit, he jumped at the chance, something that…
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Defib donation to save lives
A new public 24 hour defibrillator is now available in Yarra Glen to be used in times of emergency thanks to a local Good SAM…
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Community urges council to buy vacant land
The campaign to keep an old school campus in Kilsyth as open space has been a constant battle for residents but those instrumental in the…
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Yarra Ranges Australia Day awards to be held online
Yarra Ranges council will be hosting its 2022 Australia Day Awards online to remain Covid-safe for the protection of staff and community members. Last year,…
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Police to patrol remote areas
The Yarra Ranges Solo Team are expected to be seen patrolling some of the more remote areas in the shire and division, hoping to catch…
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Plan to keep schools open for term one announced
The Victorian state government has released a four-week plan to ensure school and education settings stay open for the start of term one, with a…
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Creating makes for better mental health
Art can be an excellent way to relieve stress and distract the mind from what is happening in life but often learning a new skill…
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Renewal registration fees waived for businesses
Nearly 1,500 businesses across the Yarra Ranges shire have had their food and health registration renewal fees waived for 2022, as part of a temporary…
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Upper Yarra Museum opens for Australia Day
Yarra Valley residents looking for an Australia Day adventure are being invited to the Upper Yarra Museum for a special event. The Museum will be…
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Eastern Health’s main focus for Code Brown is workforce availability
Eastern Health has joined the state’s healthcare system in entering a Code Brown to alleviate the stress on hospitals and ambulances due to rising Omicron…
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Inspiro scholarships open for students studying health
Yarra Valley students in health science tertiary studies are being encouraged to apply for a scholarship from Inspiro. Community health service Inspiro will be awarding…