News
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Tony Smith steps down as Speaker of the House
Tony Smith has stepped down as Speaker of the House of Representatives in federal parliament. The Liberal Member for Casey was elected to the position…
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More open gardens in the Yarra Valley
Garden lovers will be treated to the chance to explore two exquisite Yarra Ranges gardens when Open Gardens Victoria opens Banksia Bend at Yarra Glen…
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Late night Christmas trading to return to Healesville
Healesville Twilight Shopping will return again on Thursday nights in the lead up to Christmas, starting 25 November. Traders who’re are joining the late night…
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Yarra Glen local receives Senior Achiever Award
Yarra Glen local Lois Thwaites has received a COTA (Council on the Ageing) Victoria Senior Achiever Award for her leadership as a course leader for…
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A push for emergency services and a maternity ward at Healesville Hospital
A Healesville resident has started a petition calling for the State Government to introduce an emergency department and maternity ward at Healesville Hospital. Alan Reynolds…
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New stations open to the public
Yarra Valley commuters can now return to using train travel for the first time in months as the new Lilydale and Mooroolbark stations opened to…
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Tribute to former Upper Yarra Shire President Pat Hunter
Sadly former Upper Yarra Shire President Patricia Hunter has passed away in Queensland after battling cancer on Saturday 6 November. Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor Jim…
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Attempted break in at Yarra Glen Railway Station
Yarra Glen Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a number of youths who attempted to break into the Yarra Glen Railway Station at…
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Fuel break information session for Yarra Valley announced
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is running a community information session about the strengthening and expansion of strategic fuel breaks in the Yarra Valley. The…
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A new ‘Covid normal’ emerges as restrictions go
Today marks the first day hospitality and retail businesses have been able to operate without any density limits following the State Government removing most restrictions…
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Moora Moora community takes action to protect vital forest
More than 180 hectares of valuable forest will now be protected forever, thanks to the Moora Moora cooperative placing a conservation covenant on its land.…
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New train stations to open tomorrow
Yarra Valley rail commuters will be able to use the new Lilydale and Mooroolbark train stations from tomorrow, with the final touches being made today…