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Police shot Yarra Junction man eight times to stop assault, a court has heard
It took police two taser rounds and eight gunshots to stop Yarra Junction man Justin Filardo from trying to kill his sister, a court has…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Councils continue to oppose implementation of glass only bin
The deadline for Victorian councils to introduce a kerbside glass recycling bin collection is looming in July 2027 but a vast majority of councils are…
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Community support in transition: HICCI adapts after federal funding loss
After serving the Yarra Valley community for 36 years, Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc. (HICCI) is navigating a period of significant change. The organisation, which…
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Chandon Australia’s 2018 Chandon Vintage Brut wins a gold medal
Yarra Valley-produced wines once again proved their quality in a national wine show. Chandon Australia and Giant Steps Wine brought gold medals back home, respectively,…
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Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed Open Day
As part of Men’s Shed Week from 8 to 13 September, the Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed will be hosting an Open Day on…
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Well-intentioned tribute post stirs up education piece on far-right extremist symbols
In the wake of the tragic events seen in Porepunkah this week, an outpouring of tributes for the two police officers who were shot dead…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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Finding local support key to prostate cancer journey
For men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, of which there are more than 70 per day around the country, finding support and guidance is…
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New round of power saving bonus
Another round of the power saving bonus has opened to provide eligible concession card households energy relief. Applications for $100 saving bonus opened on Monday…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses two motions for animal pound service
Despite the controversial issues raised with Animal Aid in July, the Yarra Ranges Council passed a motion to sign another three-year contract with the Coldstream-based…
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Planning permit for previous Matilda Bay site
A planning permit was lodged for the site where Matilda Bay had been located. The Matilda Bay brewpub in Healesville closed down at the site…