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Wind concerns intensify for Yarra Ranges, fallen trees expected, prepare early
Windy conditions are developing over the Yarra Ranges, with expectations for “trees to be ripped out of the ground” and an urging of early preparation…
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How to know when it’s safe to swim in the Yarra River
With the quality of the water in the River Seine in Paris a big talking point of the recent Olympics, Melbourne Water has issued a…
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Opposers to more national parks making their voices heard
As the future of Victoria’s forests hangs in the balance, bush lovers from all sides have mobilised to share their views on what should be…
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The National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts For 2070’ exhibition opened
The ‘Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070’ exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is now on display in the Ian Potter Centre: NGV…
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Older Yarra Ranges residents still without the help of their home care packages
Older residents of the Yarra Ranges in need of support at home are still finding themselves without the help they need. Many residents have been…
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Consistent good service recognised at the awards.
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley in Yarra Glen was awarded Resort Style Accommodation of the Year at the 2024 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Accommodation Australia…
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Sports event not just for gold medal
After the huge success of hosting the 2024 State Cross Country Championships, Yarra Valley Racing once again hosted the cross country competition for students from…
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Mums can do everything!
A Gruyere resident took first place for her brilliant business idea at national awards. Monique Cotton has been announced as the gold winner in the…
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Alarming number of deaths recorded in latest National Drowning Report
The National Drowning Report 2024 was released on Tuesday 20 August, with a devastating 323 people drowning in 2023/24. On Wednesday 29 May 2024 at…
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Yarra Ranges improves in yearly animal cruelty rankings
The rate of animal cruelty reports in the Yarra Ranges has reached a four year low according to RSPCA Victoria’s annual data. Dropping to 16th…
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Young students quenched the thirst of curiosity
Chum Creek Primary School juniors had fun hands-on experiments on Friday 16 August and Wednesday 21 August to celebrate National Science Week, which was placed…
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Sometimes it takes 20 years and 500 submissions
Mark said he was rejected by publishers at least 500 times… But not 500 times too many. Yarra Valley resident and father Mark Muposta-Russel’s debut…
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