News
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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…
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Native animals continually targeted for illegal wildlife trade
The illegal capturing and trafficking of Australia’s native wildlife is a great concern for Victorian authorities, with thousands of animals taken yearly for the lucrative…
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Council services may be impacted by staff availability
Yarra Ranges residents have been informed of potential longer wait times for home support services as Council, like many workplaces, is currently experiencing a reduced…
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Pop up school vaccination clinic coming to Lilydale
Yarra Valley families will be able to visit Lilydale Primary School for a pop up vaccination clinic for children aged five to 11. The clinic…
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More workers to be exempt from home quarantine
Yarra Valley workers in several industries will now be exempt from home isolation requirements if identified as a close contact in order to ensure critical…