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Saving families money and helping kids stay safe
The State Government is helping kids stay safe in and around the water, with affordable swimming lessons kicking off across the state from Monday 6…
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Yarra Glen man keeps $2.14 million TattsLotto win a secret overnight to surprise wife
A Yarra Glen man could hardly wait to surprise his wife with their dreamy $2.14 million TattsLotto win, which he discovered just before going to…
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Pair of Kia recalls
Over 10,000 Kia cars have been recalled to start the new year due to a pair of faults identified. 4551 2021 – 2024 KIA CV…
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Yarra Ranges police urge residents not to burn off
Local police are urging Yarra Ranges residents not to ruin their holiday break by lighting bonfires or burn-off piles. A post on the ‘Eyewatch –…
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Plea to stay SunSmart with Victorians frequenting emergency departments with sunburn
Experts are calling for Victorians to get SunSmart or risk sunburn, which increases your lifetime risk of skin cancer and can even result in presentation…
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Theft, youth offending rise, family violence ‘unwanted milestone’
Theft, criminal damage and youth offending have continued to rise in the Yarra Ranges, a trend reflected across the state according to the newest Crime…
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Four illegal burn offs caught in two days
Yarra Ranges Fire Patrol would like to remind residents that Fire Restrictions are currently in force within the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Council areas.…
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Projectionist’s stories of beloved cinema
Brian Luscombe is more familiar with The Memo in Healesville than most people. A projectionist at the Memorial Hall for decades, Brian ran countless movie…
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Victorian cardiac arrest survival rates triple in two decades
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention. The study, supported…
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Urging the community to take responsibility this fire season
Victoria has already started to see the effects of the warmer weather and dry vegetation with fire and emergency service agencies responding to bushfires throughout…
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282 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2024
Road safety will remain a key priority for Victoria Police heading into 2025 following another devastating year on the state’s roads. There were 282 lives…
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Forest management dominated headlines in 2024
The management of the much-loved bushland of the Yarra Ranges was a hot topic of debate in 2024. From the ban on native timber harvesting…