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Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in the…
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Gaming machines to be shut statewide between 4am and 10am from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…
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Rainfall compromises sports ground conditions, closed for training
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to…
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Flooding havoc closes roads with more rainfall on the way
The Yarra Ranges has once again seen flooding hit the region with roads closed and trees down across the shire. Melba Highway between Coldstream and…
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Further flooding predicted
Following the minor flood warning issued on Monday 15 July, a moderate flood warning has been issued for the Yarra River between Warrandyte and Millgrove…
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Join FFMVic’s project firefighter team to keep Victoria safe
New opportunity is open for local residents to become a firefighter as Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)’s annual recruitment drive for seasonal firefighters ahead of…
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New online space for local women
A new Facebook group has lately been formed for local women at the age of 45 and over. Healesville resident Lisa Gaye opened a new…
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Flood warning issued for Yarra River
A minor flood warning has been issued for the Yarra River downstream of Coldstream with the forecast rainfall on Monday 15 July. A low in…
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Police looking for missing Healesville man Benjamin
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Healesville man Benjamin. The 43-year-old was last in contact with a family member via social…
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Meta must pay its dues
Last month, Country Press Australia (CPA), the largest representative association of newspaper publishers in Australia, appeared before a joint hearing in Canberra into social media…
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Revegetate Badger Creek
Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare is inviting locals to its event to revegetate Badger Creek. The group is hosting Tree Planting Day on Sunday 28…
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Adorable koala joey peeks out of the pouch
An adorable, tiny koala joey has made its pouch premiere at Healesville Sanctuary, branching out of mum’s arms for the first time. Yet to be…