News
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Wedge-tailed Eagle soars back to the wild after being released from care
A majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle has been successfully returned to its wild home after receiving specialist care at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre. The bird…
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Large tree falls on Healesville – Koo Wee Rup Road
A large pine tree has fallen across Healesville – Koo Wee Rup Road just after midday today, causing traffic to come to a halt while…
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Healesville vaccination pop up clinic
EACH will be opening a Covid-19 pop up vaccination clinic in Healesville next week for three days at The Memo. Vaccination staff will be seeing…
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A ‘Code Brown’ called on Victoria’s healthcare system
Victoria’s health system will be entering a ‘Code Brown’ as the state graples with the Omicron outbreak. All public metropolitan and major regional hospitals will…
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Investigation underway into hot air balloon accident
An investigation is underway following a hot air balloon ‘hard landing’ in the Yarra Valley which saw two passengers seriously injured. The balloon left from…
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Yarra Ranges asks public to be kind
Yarra Ranges Council has reignited it’s ‘Be Kind’ campaign and is asking the community to get on board as businesses in the area struggles with…
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Combusting hay bales prompt warning for farmers
Victorian farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.…
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A checklist for child care
The new year is a popular time for parents to enrol their children in child care. Mums and dads may be going back to work…
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People of the year 2021: a big year for emergency services
A record breaking year for SES Healesville SES unit controller Andrew Worley said 2021 was an evolved version of 2020, posing greater issues and challenges.…
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Rise in requests for booster shots
Healesville medical centres are being inundated with people in need of receiving a Covid-19 booster shot. Yarra Valley Clinic Practice Manager Leonie Redshaw said the…
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Queens Park toilets to be upgraded
Upgrade works will begin on Wednesday 19 January on the public toilets in Queens Park, Healesville, after significant vandalism damage caused their closure late last…
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Help bust litter bugs in Healesville
The community is being encouraged to join a local litter group to help clean up the Yarra Ranges. No Reason 4 Rubbish first started in…