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Splish, splash: emus cool down with a bath
Rising temperatures signal bathtime for Healesville Sanctuary’s three emus with the pond in their habitat serving as a bath for the giant birds. Healesville Sanctuary…
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Sharing is caring
Healesville Community Renewable Energy Inc (HCoRE) and the Badger Creek Community Hall (BCCH) committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for energy efficiency upgrade at…
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Critically endangered parrot chicks brighten Healesville Sanctuary
Forty-one of the rarest and most mysterious animals in the world are taking flight at Healesville Sanctuary, marking a significant conservation triumph. The critically endangered…
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Storm hit Healesville schools
Schools in Healesville couldn’t avoid the attack of the recent storm. The storm caused a number of damages to Healesville High School. Healesville High School…
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Hearty meals keeping emergency responders fed in aftermath of storms
In the wake of an emergency, volunteers donate their time to respond in whatever capacity needed to provide relief, assistance and support to the affected…
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Fallen power lines, trees across the Hills
The Hills were rocked by wild weather with locals unsure when power will be restored after damaging winds lashed the area on Tuesday 13 February.…
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Commonwealth Bank Australia slapped with record fine for wage theft
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a record $10.34 million in penalties against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and its subsidiary CommSec in response…
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Applications for Tiny Towns funding closing soon
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community-based not-for-profits in small towns to apply for the State Government’s Tiny Towns funding. The Tiny Towns Fund provides funding…
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Locations where to go for power
If the power is still off in the morning on Thursday 15 February and you’re looking for somewhere to have a shower and charge the…
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Almost 9000 Toyota Yaris models recalled
8815 Toyota Yaris cars have been recalled due to a fault in the suspension that can cause it to coorode and detach. Due to a…
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Storm hits Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley got hit by a strong storm on Tuesday 13 February, which reminded locals of the 2021 storm nightmare. It was about 2.30pm when…
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Thousands without power as Yarra Ranges communities clean up after storm
Patches of the Yarra Ranges have been left in darkness with thousands of homes and businesses still without power after storms lashed the outer east…