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Dangerous drivers detected over Cup Weekend
Almost 3900 motorists were detected speeding on Victorian roads during an eight-day safety blitz. Operation Compass saw Victoria Police ramp up patrols over Melbourne Cup…
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Remembering Vietnam’s forgotten heroes through song
Three years ago Dandenong Ranges Music Council set out to tell the stories of local Vietnam veterans through a project called Forgotten Heroes. As a…
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TV show Neighbours films in the Yarra Valley
Australian TV show Neighbours has stepped away from the famous ‘Ramsay Street’ to film in the Yarra Valley. Healesville’s main street is all abuzz today…
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Yarra Ranges councillors to elect new mayor
Yarra Ranges Council will hold a Mayor election at the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday 9 November due to the current one year term finishing…
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Healesville author wins history publication award
Healesville resident Mike McCarthy has received a top accolade at the Victorian Community History awards for his book written on the early settlement of South…
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Yarra Glen Police hunt for alleged thieves
Yarra Glen Police are hunting for two men who allegedly stole over $1000 worth of goods from a Yarra Glen business. It’s believed the two…
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Cut energy bills with Hub’s first bulk-buy scheme
Greater Yarra Valley and Ranges households could reduce their energy bills even further, thanks to the first bulk-buy launch from the recently formed Yarra Valley…
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Councillor Burnett-Wake resigns from Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Councillor Cathrine Burnett-Wake has resigned following her appointment to the Victorian Legislative Council. Cr Burnett-Wake is leaving her role as councillor for the…
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YAVA Gallery reopens to the public showing Clare James exhibition
On Thursday 5 August Clare James’ exhibition ‘Hideaway’ opened to the public at YAVA Gallery, but it was just a few hours later the state…
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Busiest period in VICSES history
The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has seen the two busiest periods in its history within the past six months following significant storms in June…
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Healesville Racing Club forced to abandon race meet due to storm damage
Healesville Amateur Racing Club has made the tough decision to abandon its Saturday 20 November race meet due to the damage caused to the facility…
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Emergency crews respond to a truck roll over in Launching Place
A truck driver has been taken to hospital with upper body injuries after a truck rollover in Launching Place. Emergency crews were called to reports…