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How the apocalypse could be a good thing
Apocalyptic stories are usually read as dystopias. The idea of our ordered world giving way to something new, and potentially unruly, can be frightening. But…
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Shortest Lunch love story
While last month’s Shortest Lunch in the Yarra Valley has long passed, the day will forever hold a special place in the hearts of one…
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Better mental health program launches at Yarra Junction
People wanting to improve their mental health can now access a free six-week course run by Eastern Health’s Community Health Counselling Team in Yarra Junction.…
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Tourist video kiosk vandalised
A tourism information touch screen in Healesville was smashed on the night of Monday 15 July in an act of vandalism. The visitor information digital…
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Bushfire affected community projects funded
Thirty-six community projects that will assist the continued recovery of communities impacted by the Black Saturday Bushfires will receive funding totalling $602,308. The groups, many…
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a-ha and Rick Astley booked for A Day On The Green
Pop icons a-ha will return to Australia for the first time in 34 years for a national tour featuring Rick Astley, including a show at…
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Another flood warning issued
The SES has issued another minor flood warning for the Yarra River from Millgrove to Coldstream. The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about…
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Look Good’s looking great
Look Good Feel Better is celebrating 10 years of service at Yarra Ranges Health in Lilydale. The Cancer Patients Foundation-run, free national community service program…
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Police find body near Marysville
Police have located a body believed to be missing student Poshik Sharma, in Marysville on Monday 15 July at around 11am. The 21-year-old Werribee resident…
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SES give all clear on flood risk
Flooding is no longer expected across the Upper Yarra catchment during Monday 15 July, according to State Emergency Service (SES). A vigorous west to south-westerly…
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Motorbike raffle a good deed
Healesville resident Cliff Overton hosted the Good Deed Garage event at Watts River Brewing on Saturday 13 July, where he gave away a restored 1971…
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Footy club puts spotlight on mental health issues
Healesville Junior Football Club partnered with Positive T Shirts to host the ‘Talk Out Loud’ round at Queens Park Oval on Sunday 14 July. For…