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Yarra Valley Railway is set to upgrade
Yarra Valley Railway became one of the recipients of a new community grants program by the Victorian Government. The applications were assessed by a VicTrack…
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‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for addiction
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act as…
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Yarra Ranges Council responds to Closing the Gap review
A scathing review of how all levels of government are implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has made numerous recommendations to ensure better…
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Yarra Ranges Council facility closures due to extreme fire danger rating
Yarra Ranges Council is closing a number of their services due to today’s extreme weather. With today’s Extreme Fire Danger Rating, the water jets at…
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Two community clubs hold each other’s hands
Rotary Club of Healesville and Lions Club of Healesville had a joint meeting on Thursday 8 February. Eight lions attended the Rotary Club’s regular Thursday…
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High fire risk across the state on Tuesday 13 February
The weather for Tuesday 13 February has prompted a call out to warn Victorians about fire risk conditions with heat, strong winds and dry thunderstorms…
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1 million ribbits and going strong
Croaks, ribbits and more have contributed towards an amphibious undertaking recently as an Australian citizen science project reaches a new record. FrogID, the Australian Museum’s…
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Indigenous artwork targeted by vandals in Wandin East
Yarra Ranges Council is saddened and disgusted that vandals have targeted recently completed indigenous artwork on water tanks in Wandin East. The artwork which was…
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Nominations open for 2023 Victorian Sport Awards
Acknowledging the full spectrum of Victorian sport across all levels during the 2023 calendar year, nominations are now open for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs),…
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Workshops for future autistic writers
A series of free workshops for autistic people will be held in Healesville. The Auti-magination: Sharing Stories of Autistic Writers in the Yarra Ranges aims…
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Creating consistent dental care habits for kids
Many kids dread a visit to the dentist and oral health and hygiene can often be neglected when kids express their distaste for dentistry. Inspiro…
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Black Saturday bushfires remembered
Black Saturday marked its 15th anniversary on Wednesday 7 February. It’s been 15 years, but many locals still remember the bushfires vividly and have tried…