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Following a passion
Yarra Junction locals may recognise Karen Viggers as their former vet but may not know that she is an internationally acclaimed author, selling more than…
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Green waste dumped in Healesville
Healesville Environment Watch Inc. (HEWI) urges residents to dispose of their green waste in a responsible manner. This comes after the environmental volunteer group found…
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Warratina on show
Warratina Lavender Farm has been a part of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show since its inception 23 years ago and will be there…
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Council approves autism school
Yarra Ranges Councillors voted unanimously to approve a lease for Lyrebird College at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 26 February. Founder of Lyrebird College…
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Firewood collection season starts this week
The 2019 Autumn Firewood Collection Season opens this week in Yarra Ranges and surrounding areas on Friday 1 March and closes on Sunday 30 June.…
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Diabetes program launches in Lilydale
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) will fund a multidisciplinary type 2 diabetes service in partnership with Inspiro: Community Health Service. The Integrated Diabetes Education…
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A celebration of International Women’s Day
Warburton based photographer Suzanne Phoenix curates her annual International Women’s Day photography project on 8 March at The Alderman in Brunswick East. For the eighth…
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Sanctuary ditches Cadbury
Healesville Sanctuary will no longer sell Cadbury or Natural Confectionary Company products. Zoos Victoria vows to take a stand for wildlife under threat from manufacturers…
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Jessica’s platypus quest
Dr Jessica Thomas couldn’t find anyone to answer her questions about the platypus. So the Healesville Sanctuary keeper decided to find the answers herself. Dr…
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Sue’s legacy keeps on walking
The Warburton Rail Trail was coloured teal on Sunday 24 February when more than 1200 walkers set out from Lilydale to Warburton in support of…
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Holy cow, that was lucky
A Good Samaritan saved a Yarra Glen cow who was having a hard time moo-ving to dry land. Julie Nixon and her husband Jon are…
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Listeria outbreak threatens Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is advising its Meals on Wheels clients to dispose of all meals received from the service since 13 January following a listeriosis…
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